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TITLE 11 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

SUBTITLE 14 MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION - VEHICLE INSPECTIONS

CHAPTER 08 VEHICLE EMISSIONS INSPECTION PROGRAM

11.14.08.01 Title.

This chapter is entitled Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program, as defined by TransportationArticle, Title 23, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland.

11.14.08.02 Definitions.

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Administration" means the Motor Vehicle Administration of the Maryland Department ofTransportation.

(2) "Analyzer" means equipment that measures the chemical composition of motor vehicleexhaust.

(3) "ASE" means the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.

(4) "Audit" means a periodic quality assurance check, performed by the Administration or theDepartment, on equipment and personnel regulated under this chapter.

(5) "Auditor" means an employee of the Administration or the Department who performs audits.

(6) "Basic certified emissions technician" means an individual who meets the provisions ofRegulation .29A(1) of this chapter.

(7) "Certificate" means a vehicle inspection report issued by the contractor, a fleet inspectionstation, or the Administration, which certifies that:

(a) A vehicle has undergone an emissions inspection; or

(b) Emissions inspection standards have been waived for a vehicle.

(8) "Certified emissions repair facility" means a business certified by the Department which:

(a) Engages in emissions-related repairs to vehicles; and

(b) Meets the requirements of Regulation .30 of this chapter.

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(9) "Certified emissions technician" means an individual certified by the Department whodiagnoses emissions-related faults and supervises or performs emissions-related repairs andadjustments to bring vehicles into compliance with the requirements of this chapter.

(10) "Chemiluminescent analyzer" means an analyzer which measures the intensity ofchemiluminescent radiation from the reaction of nitric oxide with ozone and, when used inconjunction with a nitrogen dioxide converter, permits the measurement of oxides of nitrogen.

(11) "Composite exhaust emissions test" means the entire exhaust emissions test, consisting ofPhase 1 and Phase 2.

(12) "Constant volume sampler" means a device which:

(a) Is used for collecting samples of diluted exhaust gas; and

(b) Maintains a constant flow rate of exhaust gas and dilution air.

(13) "Contractor" means a business under contract with the State to operate and manage thevehicle emissions inspection stations.

(14) "Date of scheduled inspection" means a specific date, as assigned by the Administration, bywhich a vehicle shall be inspected.

(15) "Dealer" means a person licensed under Transportation Article, §15-302, Annotated Codeof Maryland.

(16) "Department" means the Maryland Department of the Environment.

(17) "Dynamometer" means a power absorption unit which allows the road operation of avehicle to be simulated by reproducing the inertia and road load power developed by the vehicle.

(18) "Emissions control device" means a design element or device installed on a motor vehicleby the vehicle manufacturer to comply with the standards of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. §7521,including, but not limited to, the oxygen sensor, catalytic converter, the fuel inlet restrictor, anddevices integral to the:

(a) Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system;

(b) Evaporative emissions control system;

(c) Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system;

(d) Air injection system;

(e) Fuel metering system; and

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(f) Ignition system.

(19) "Emissions inspection area" means Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Carroll, Cecil,Charles, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's, Queen Anne's, andWashington cou nties, and Baltimore City.

(20) "Emissions-related recall" means a manufacturer plan to remedy vehicle emissions-relateddefects or nonconformity with new vehicle emissions standards through either a voluntaryemissions recall as defined in 40 CFR §85.1902(d), 1992 edition, which is incorporated byreference, or a remedial plan determination made pursuant to the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C.§7541, which is incorporated by reference.

(21) "Emissions-related repair" means the inspection, adjustment, repair, or replacement ofmotor vehicle engine systems, subsystems, or components necessary to bring a vehicle intocompliance with the emissions standards set forth in this chapter.

(22) "Emissions standard" means a requirement that limits the quantity, quality, rate, orconcentration of emissions from a vehicle.

(23) "Fail certificate" means a certificate which indicates that a vehicle is not in compliance withan emissions inspection standard.

(24) "Flame ionization detector" means an analyzer which uses a hydrogen-air flame detector toproduce a signal proportional to the mass flow rate of hydrocarbons.

(25) "Fleet inspection station" means an establishment licensed by the Department as ofDecember 31, 1994 to perform certain emissions inspections.

(26) "Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)" means the total vehicle weight, including load, asdesignated by the vehicle manufacturer.

(27) "Highway" has the meaning stated in Transportation Article, §11-127, Annotated Code ofMaryland.

(28) "Initial inspection" means the first inspection of a vehicle in an inspection cycle.

(29) "Inspection cycle" means an approximate 2-year period which begins with the date ofscheduled inspection.

(30) "Inspector" means an employee of the contractor who performs emissions inspec tions, oran employee of the Administration or the Department who performs referee or other inspections,at a vehicle emissions inspection station.

(31) "Loaded vehicle weight (LVW)" means the weight of the vehicle in operational status andthe weight of fuel at nominal tank capacity, plus 300 pounds.

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(32) "Master certified emissions technician" means an individual who meets the provisions ofRegulation .29B(1) of this chapter.

(33) "Misfueling" means the introduction of improper fuel into a vehicle as prohibited under theClean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. §7545.

(34) "Model year" means the vehicle model year as designated by the manufacturer or the modelyear designated by the Administration for a vehicle constructed by other than the originalmanufacturer.

(35) "Motor vehicle" has the meaning stated in Transportation Article, §11-135, Annotated Codeof Maryland.

(36) "Nondispersive infrared analyzer" means an analyzer which uses the nondispersive infraredanalytical technique to measure components of motor vehicle exhaust.

(37) "On-board diagnostics" means an emissions control diagnostics system installed on avehicle as required by the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. §7521(m), which identifies deterioration ormalfunction of vehicle systems and stores the information for retrieval.

(38) "Pass certificate" means a certificate which indicates that a vehicle is in compliance with allapplicable emissions standards.

(39) "Passenger vehicle" means a vehicle which is registered or may be registered as a Class Apassenger vehicle.

(40) "Period of permitted operation" means the period beginning with the Wednesday on orbefore an initial inspection failure and, for an initial inspection performed:

(a) In 1998 and 1999, ending 8 weeks after the Wednesday on or after the initial inspectionfailure; and

(b) After December 31, 1999, ending 17 weeks after the Wednesday on or before the initialinspection failure.

(41) "Phase" means a portion of the exhaust emissions test. Phase 1 is seconds 0 through 93 ofthe test, and Phase 2 is seconds 94 through 239 of the test.

(42) "Recognized repair technician" means a person who:

(a) Performs vehicle repairs as a profession, or is certified as a certified emissions technicianunder this chapter; and

(b) Is employed at a facility whose purpose is vehicle repair.

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(43) "Referee inspection" means an emissions inspection conducted by the Administration orthe Department for the purpose of resolving disputes or gathering data.

(44) "Registered gross vehicle weight" means the total vehicle weight including load asdesignated on the vehicle registration record of the Administration.

(45) "Remote sensing equipment" means equipment capable of measuring vehicle exhaustemissions as the vehicle is driven past the equipment.

(46) "Vehicle", for the purposes of this chapter, is synonymous with the definition of motorvehicle in § B(35) of this regulation.

(47) "Vehicle emissions inspection station" means a facility operated by the contractor andapproved by the Administration to conduct emissions inspections pursuant to this chapter.

(48) "Vehicle emissions inspection program station representative" means an employee of theAdministration who is assigned to a vehicle emissions inspection station and who is responsiblefor processing waiver applications, issuing waivers, and resolving technical issues anddifferences.

(49) "Waiver certificate" means a certificate which indicates that a vehicle has met the waiverprovisions set forth in Regulation .06 of this chapter.

11.14.08.03 Applicability.

A. Unless exempt under Regulation .04 of this chapter, a vehicle is subject to the provisions ofthis chapter if it is:

(1) Titled and registered within the emissions inspection area;

(2) Owned or leased by a state, or local government and assigned and operated within theemissions inspection area for more than 60 days in a calendar year; or

(3) Owned or leased by an employee of the federal government, and operated on any property orfacility owned by the federal government within the emissi ons inspection area for more than 60days in a calendar year.

B. A vehicle that is authorized to be inspected by a fleet inspection station is subject toRegulations .01-.08 and .32--.42 of this chapter.

C. The idle exhaust emissions test and equipment c heck provisions of this chapter are applicableto 1977 through 1983 model year light duty vehicles, and all model year heavy duty vehicleswith a gross vehicle weight rating from 10,000 pounds up through 26,000 pounds.

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D. The transient exhaust emissions test provisions of this chapter are applicable to 1984 andnewer model year light duty vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 pounds.

E. The on-board diagnostics test provisions of this chapter are applicable to 1996 and newermodel year light duty vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,500 pounds or less.

11.14.08.04 Exemptions.

A vehicle is exempt from the provisions of this chapter if it is:

A. A fire or rescue apparatus or ambulance, owned or leased by a state or local government, by arescue squad, or by a volunteer fire or ambulance company, registered as an emergency vehicleas defined in Transportation Article, §11-118, Annotated Code of Maryland;

B. A motorcycle registered as a Class D motorcycle;

C. Registered as a Class E truck with a registered gross vehicle weight greater than 26,000pounds;

D. Registered as a Class E farm truck;

E. Registered as a Class F truck tractor;

F. Registered as a Class F farm truck tractor;

G. Registered as a Class H school vehicle;

H. Registered as a Class K farm area vehicle;

I. Registered as a Class L historic vehicle;

J. Registered as a Class N street rod vehicle;

K. Registered as a Class P passenger bus;

L. Not self-propelled;

M. Powered solely by electricity or diesel fuel;

N. Of a model year earlier than 1977; or

O. A military vehicle owned by the federal government and used for tactical, combat, or reliefoperations, or for training for these operations.

11.14.08.05 Schedule of the Program.

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A. After December 31, 1994, the owner of a nonexempt vehicle shall present the vehicle for abiennial inspection as scheduled by the Administration.

B. Schedule for Vehicle Inspection.

(1) The Administration shall assign each vehicle required to be inspected a date of scheduledinspection for each inspection cycle, and shall notify the vehicle owner approximately 8 weeksbefore the assigned date.

(2) A vehicle owner shall present the vehicle for a scheduled inspection after receipt ofnotification, but not later than the dat e of scheduled inspection. Presenting the vehicle forinspection at any other time does not alter the date of a future scheduled inspection.

(3) Unscheduled Inspection.

(a) A used vehicle owned by a dealer for which a date of scheduled inspection has not beenestablished by the Administration may be inspected without notification, and the date the vehicleis initially inspected becomes the date of scheduled inspection.

(b) A new resident of Maryland who owns a vehicle for which a date of scheduled inspe ctionhas not been established by the Administration, and who chooses to have the vehicle inspectedbefore titling and registration of the vehicle, may present the vehicle for inspection withoutnotification, and the date the vehicle is initially inspected becomes the date of scheduledinspection.

(4) New Vehicles. For a vehicle of the current or preceding model year that has not beenpreviously titled or registered in any jurisdiction and for which the ownership document is amanufacturer's certificate of origin, the Administration shall assign a date of scheduledinspection which is at least 24 months after the date of titling.

(5) Change of Address.

(a) Transportation Article, §13-414, Annotated Code of Maryland, requires the owner of a vehicle to not ify the Administration of a change of address within 30 days of the change. Forpurposes of this subsection, the term "address" means the bona fide domicile of the vehicleowner, as defined in COMAR 11.11.06.

(b) If a vehicle owner moves fro m an address outside of the emissions inspection area to anaddress within the emissions inspection area, the Administration shall establish a date ofscheduled inspection.

(6) Transfer of Ownership.

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(a) Unless exempt under Regulation .04 of this chapter , upon trans fer of ownership, a usedvehicle shall undergo an emissions inspection in accordance with the provisions of this chapter ifthe date of scheduled inspection is not sufficiently later than the date of transfer of ownership toensure that the new owner will receive notification.

(b) A dealer located in the emissions inspection area who sells a used vehicle to a personresiding in the emissions inspection area shall have the vehicle inspected as required in § B(6)(a)of this regulation.

(c) A dealer located outside the emissions inspection area who sells a used vehicle to a personresiding in the emissions inspection area may follow the requirements of § B(6)(b) of thisregulation or may transfer the inspection requirements to the purchaser, if the transfer ofrequirements is disclosed to the purchaser in writing on a form approved by the Administration.

(7) Out-of-State Vehicles. Unless otherwise exempt, a vehicle which has been previously titledor registered in a jurisdiction outside Maryland shall be ass igned a date of scheduled inspectionupon registration in the emissions inspection area.

(8) Vehicles Owned or Leased by the Federal Government. A department, agency, orinstrumentality of the federal government with jurisdiction over any property or faci lity withinthe emissions inspection area shall provide to the Administration, in a format approved by theAdministration, a list of all vehicles at each property or facility which are required to beinspected under Regulation .03 of this chapter, shall provide information on any additions ordeletions to the list by the end of the calendar quarter in which the additions or deletionsoccurred, and shall provide an updated list biennially.

C. On-Highway Emissions Test.

(1) The owner of a vehicle which fail s to meet on-highway emissions test standards, as specifiedin Regulation .09F of this chapter, upon two occasions in a 2-year period, shall present thevehicle for an out-of-cycle inspection at a vehicle emissions inspection station as scheduled bythe Administration, unless the vehicle:

(a) Is scheduled for inspection under A and B of this regulation within 6 months from the date ofthe second on-highway emissions test failure;

(b) Has failed an inspection and is operating during the period of permitted operation; or

(c) Has been issued a waiver certificate for the assigned inspection cycle.

(2) An out-of-cycle inspection required under §C(1) of this regulation does not alter the schedulefor vehicle inspection specified in A and B of this regulation.

D. Compliance With Emissions-Related Recalls.

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(1) The owner of a vehicle scheduled for inspection under this chapter shall have vehicle repairsperformed as required by an emissions-related recall notice before presenting the vehicle forinspect ion.

( 2) A vehicle found not to have had repairs performed as required by an emissions-relatedrecall notice shall be rejected from inspection. The vehicle owner shall demonstrate complianceto the satisfaction of the Administration before the vehicle is inspected.

E. Reinspection.

(1) The owner of a vehicle which has failed an inspection shall present the vehicle forreinspection on or before the end of the period of permitted operation and after emissions-relatedrepairs have been performed on the vehicle.

(2) The vehicle owner shall provide documentation, in a form prescribed by the Administration,indicating all of the following information for the vehicle:

(a) The repairs which were performed;

(b) By whom the repairs were performed; and

(c) Any emissions-related repairs recommended by the repair technician which were notperformed.

(3) A vehicle presented for reinspection without the documentation required in §E(2) of thisregulation shall be rejected from reinspection.

F. Rejection from Inspection or Reinspection. Rejection from inspection or reinspection does notalter the schedule for vehicle inspection specified in A and B of this regulation.

11.14.08.06 Certificates.

A. General Requirements.

(1) During each inspection cycle, a vehicle inspected under this chapter shall be issued acertificate that indicates the inspection status of the vehicle for the inspection cycle.

(2) Except for a waiver certificate, which may only be issued by the Administration, a certificatemay be issued by the contractor, a fleet inspection station, or the Administration.

(3) For a vehicle inspected at a vehicle emissions inspection station, the contractor shall issue acertificate which contains the following information:

(a) The inspection station number, test lane number, and inspector identification number;

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(b) The date of inspection;

(c) The exhaust emissions test start time and the time final exhaust emissions scores aredetermined;

(d) The vehicle identification number (VIN);

(e) The license plate number, if applicable;

(f) The gross vehicle weight rating, for a vehicle other than a passenger vehicle;

(g) The vehicle model year and vehicle make;

(h) Indication that the vehicle has full-time, four-wheel drive, if applicable;

(i) The odometer reading;

(j) The category of inspection performed (initial inspection, first reinspection, or subsequentreinspection);

(k) Indication that a second-chance emissions test was performed, as provided in Regulation .11-1B(5) of this chapter, if applicable;

(l) The fuel type of the vehicle;

(m) The overall pass/fail status for the inspection;

(n) The exhaust emissions test pass/fail status for hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, oxides ofnitrogen, and carbon monoxide plus carbon dioxide;

(o) The exhaust emissions measureme nts and the applicable standards for hydrocarbons, carbonmonoxide, oxides of nitrogen, and carbon monoxide plus carbon dioxide, carried out to theappropriate number of significant digits as specified in Regulation .09 of this chapter;

(p) If applicable, the pass/fail status for the evaporative purge test and the applicable standard;

(q) If applicable, the pass/fail status for the evaporative integrity test and the applicable standard;

(r) Effective July 1, 2002, the pass/fail status for the on-board di agnostics interrogation andstored on-board diagnostics fault codes related to the emissions control equipment and to thepower train for 1996 and newer model year vehicles;

(s) If applicable, the pass/fail status for the gas cap leak test and the applicable standard;

(t) The valid through date; and

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(u) Other information the Administration or the Department may specify.

(4) For a vehicle inspected at a fleet inspection station, the fleet inspection station shall issue acertificate in a form and content established by the Administration and the Department.

(5) A vehicle owner shall ensure that the most recent certificate is carried at all times in thevehicle for which it was issued.

B. Pass Certificate. If a vehicle inspected at a vehicle emissions in spection station meets allapplicable standards specified in Regulation .09 of this chapter during an inspection, the vehicleis considered to be in compliance for the assigned inspection cycle, and the contractor shall issuea pass certificate which includes a statement certifying that the inspection was performed inaccordance with the provisions of this chapter and, if a vehicle passes a reinspection, the changein:

(1) Fuel economy resulting from emissions-related repairs; and

(2) Exhaust emissions, in pounds of pollutant per 10,000 miles of vehicle operation, resultingfrom emissions-related repairs.

C. Fail Certificate.

(1) If a vehicle inspected at a vehicle emissions inspection station does not meet all applicablestandards specified in Regulatio n .09 of this chapter during an inspection, the vehicle isconsidered not to be in compliance and the contractor shall issue a fail certificate which includesthe following information:

(a) The type of failure and the reason for failure; and

(b) A statement indicating any availability of warranty coverage as provided by the Clean AirAct, 42 U.S.C. §7541.

(2) A vehicle issued a fail certificate may be operated through the period of permitted operation.

(3) A person may not operate a vehicle after the en d of the period of permitted operation unlessa pass certificate or a waiver certificate has been issued for the vehicle or the vehicle owner hasbeen granted a time extension.

D. Waiver Certificate.

(1) The owner of a vehicle for which a fail certifica te has been issued may apply to theAdministration for a waiver from inspection standards for the assigned inspection cycle if all ofthe following requirements are met:

(a) All applicable warranty coverage has been used, or the vehicle manufacturer or a dealer has

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issued written denial of the warranty coverage provided for vehicles by the Clean Air Act, 42U.S.C. §7541;

(b) The vehicle has received emissions-related repairs appropriate to the cause of inspectionfailure, and the repairs have been performed by a recognized repair technician;

(c) Emissions control devices have not been tampered with or removed, and the vehicle has notbeen misfueled; and

(d) The owner satisfies the requirements of State law, except for provisions which aresuperseded by federal law.

(2) The vehicle owner shall submit proof of expenditures for repairs with the waiver applicationin a form and content acceptable to the Administration. Repair costs, including parts and labor,are limited to only those repairs necessary to bring the vehicle into compliance with applicableemissions standards, and do not include costs:

(a) Determined to be necessary to correct tampering with or the removal of an emissions controldevice, or to repair damage resulting from misfueling; or

(b) Associated with the repair or replacement of the exhaust system or any of its components.

(3) The Administration shall evaluate each waiver application, examine the vehicle forverification of repairs and the presence of required emissions control devices , and may issue awaiver certificate if the owner has acted in good faith to bring the vehicle into compliance withthe provisions of this chapter.

(4) The Administration may grant a time extension to a waiver applicant so that additionalrepairs may be obtained, or to adequately evaluate and verify the contents of the waiverapplication.

(5) A waiver certificate may be issued only by the Administration.

(6) A waiver certificate is valid until the next date of scheduled inspection.

(7) Senior Citizens. A waiver certificate may be granted to vehicle owners who are 70 years oldor older at the time of scheduled inspection and drive less than 5,000 miles per year. In the caseof more than one owner of a vehicle, all owners listed on the vehicle title must meet the agerequirement. All information provided by the vehicle owner is subject to verification by theAdministration.

11.14.08.07 Extensions.

A. The Administration may grant a time extension for a vehicle owner to comply with therequirements of this chapter. An extension may be granted only if the Administration

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determines that the vehicle owner has made good faith efforts to have the vehicle inspected orrepaired and circumstances have developed which are beyond the reasonable control of thevehicle owner. An extension shall be of the shortest duration possible, as determined by theAdministration.

B. The Administration may grant a time extension for a vehicle registered in the emissionsinspection area but operated in or assigned t o an area outside of the emissions inspection area.The vehicle owner shall present the vehicle for inspection upon its return to the emissionsinspection area.

C. Economic Hardship. The Administration may grant a time extension, not to exceed the period of the inspectio n cycle, to a motorist to obtain needed repairs on a vehicle in the case ofeconomic hardship.

11.14.08.08 Enforcement.

A. The requirements of this chapter relating to vehicle inspection shall be enforced by theAdministration through the use of administrative sanctions in the form of:

(1) Suspension of vehicle registration;

(2) Denial of vehicle registration renewal; or

(3) Confiscation of the vehicle registration plates.

B. If the vehicle is not issued a pass certificate, a waiver certificate, or an extension on or beforethe date of scheduled inspection or, if applicable, the end of the period of permitted operation, anotice of suspension of registration shall be forwarded to the vehicle owner of record by theAdministration. The notice shall:

(1) Contain vehicle identification information and a suspension date which is at least 15 daysafter the date of the notice; and

(2) Provide a means for the owner to resolve, to the satisfaction of the Administration, any issuesso that the Administration may cancel the impending suspension.

C. Suspension.

(1) If the issues which led to the notice of suspension of registration are not resolved before thesuspension date, the vehicle registration shall be suspended and the owner shall forward thevehicle registration plates to the Administration.

(2) If the vehicle owner fails to comply with the suspension, the Administration may issue anorder to confiscate the vehicle registration plates.

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(3) If the vehicle registration is suspended and a pass certificate , a waiver certificate, or anextension has not been issued, the vehicle registration remains suspended and subsequentrenewal of registration shall be denied until the vehicle is in compliance with the requirements ofthis chapter.

11.14.08.09 Inspection Standards.

A. Exhaust Emissions Standards for Idle Emissions Test.

(1) Carbon dioxide emissions may not be less than 6 percent by volume.

(2) Exhaust emissions of hydrocarbons (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO) from a vehicle may n otexceed the following v alues for the exhaust emissions test specified in Regulation .11 of thischapter for the indicated vehicle type or vehicle weight:

(a) Gross vehicle weight rating less than or equal to 6,000 pounds, including passenger vehicles:

VehicleModel Year

HC(parts per million)

CO(percent)

1977 500 6.0

1978 430 5.5

1979 400 4.0

1980 220 1.7

1981 and later 220 1.2

(b) Gross vehicle weight rating greater than 6,000 pounds but less than or equal to 10,000pounds, excluding passenger vehicles:

VehicleModel Year


CO(percent)

1977 580 7.0

1978 550 6.7

1979 470 5.0

1980 350 5.0

1981 250 3.0

1982 220 2.5

1983 220 1.5

VehicleModel Year


CO(percent)

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1984 and later 220 1.2 (c) Gross vehicle weight rating greater than 10,000 pounds:

VehicleModel Year


CO(percent)

1977 650 7.0

1978 650 7.0

1979 650 6.5

1980 500 6.0

1981 500 6.0

1982 500 6.0

1983 500 3.5

1984 440 3.0

1985 440 3.0

1986 280 2.5

1987 and later 220 1.2 B. Exhaust Emissions Standards for Transient Emissions Test.

(1) Composite Exhaust Emissions Standards. Except as provided in §B(2) of this regulation,exhaust emissions, in grams per mile traveled, of hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO),and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) from a vehicle may not exceed the following values for thecomposite exhaust emissions test specified in Regulation .11-1 of this chapter for the indicatedvehicle type or vehicle weight:

(a) For an initial inspection performed before January 1, 2000:

(i) Passenger vehicle:

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VehicleModel Year

HC(grams/mile)

CO(grams/mile)

NOx(grams/mile)

1977—1979 7.50 90.0 6.0

1980 2.00 60.0 6.0

1981—1982 2.00 60.0 3.0

1983—1990 2.00 30.0 3.0

1991—1995 1.20 20.0 2.5

1996 and newer 0.80 15.0 2.0

(ii) Gross vehicle weight rating less than or equal to 6,000 pounds, excluding passenger vehicles:

VehicleModel Year

HC(grams/mile)

CO(grams/mile)

NOx(grams/mile)

1977—1978 8.00 120.0 9.0

1979—1983 7.50 100.0 7.0

1984—1987 3.20 80.0 7.0

1988—1990 3.20 80.0 3.5

1991—1995 2.40 60.0 3.0

1996 and newer: 3,750 lbs.

or less LVW 0.80 15.0 2.0

Over 3,750 lbs. LVW 1.00 20.0 2.5

(iii) Gross vehicle weight rating greater than 6,000 pounds but less than or equal to 10,000pounds, excluding passenger vehicles:

VehicleModel Year

HC(grams/mile)

CO(grams/mile)

NOx(grams/mile)

1977—1978 8.00 120.0 9.0

1979—1983 7.50 100.0 7.0

1984—1987 3.20 80.0 7.0

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1988—1990 3.20 80.0 5.0

1991—1995 2.40 60.0 4.5

1996 andnewer:

5,750 lbs. or less LVW

1.00 20.0 2.5

Over 5,750 lbs. LVW 2.40 60.0 4.0

(iv) Gross vehicle weight rating greater than 10,000 pounds:

VehicleModel Year

HC(grams/mile)

CO(grams/mile)

NOx(grams/mile)

1977—1978 13.0 200.0 50.0

1979—1986 11.5 180.0 30.0

1987—1989 8.5 170.0 30.0

1990 8.5 170.0 16.0

1991—1997 8.5 170.0 14.0

1998 and newer: 8.5 170.0 11.0

(b) For an initial inspection performed after December 31, 1999:


VehicleModel Year

HC(grams/mile)

CO(grams/mile)

NOx(grams/mile)

1977—1979 13.0 65.0 4.0

1980 0.80 30.0 4.0

1981—1982 0.80 30.0 2.0

1983—1995 0.80 15.0 2.0

1996 and newer 0.60 10.0 1.5

(ii) Gross vehicle weight rating less than or equal to 6,000 pounds, excluding passengervehicles:

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VehicleModel Year

HC(grams/mile)

CO(grams/mile)

NOx(grams/mile)

1977—1978 4.00 80.0 6.0

1979—1983 3.40 70.0 4.5

1984—1987 1.60 40.0 4.5

1988—1995 1.60 40.0 2.5


or less LVW 0.60 10.0 1.5

Over 3,750 lbs. LVW 0.80 13.0 1.8


VehicleModel Year

HC(grams/mile)

CO(grams/mile)

NOx(grams/mile)

1977—1978 4.00 80.0 6.0

1979—1983 3.40 70.0 4.5

1984—1987 1.60 40.0 4.5

1988—1995 1.60 40.0 3.5


or less LVW 0.80 13.0 1.8

Over 5,750 lbs. LVW 0.80 15.0 2.0


VehicleModel Year

HC(grams/mile)

CO(grams/mile)

NOx(grams/mile)

1977—1978 13.0 80.0 32.0

1979—1986 5.0 75.0 20.0

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1987—1989 3.5 70.0 20.0

1990 3.5 70.0 11.0

1991—1997 3.5 70.0 9.0

1998 and newer: 3.5 70.0 7.0

(2) Composite Fast-Pass Exhaust Emissions Standards for Passenger Vehicles. Beginning atsecond 30 of the driving cycle, a model year 1984 or newer passenger vehicle is considered to bein compliance with exhaust emissions test requirements for hydrocarbons (HC), carbonmonoxide (CO), or oxides of nitrogen (NOx) before the completion of the composite exhaustemis sions test if the cumulative exhaust emissions, in grams, are below the following compositefast-pass exhaust emissions standards for the second under consideration of the compositeexhaust emissions test specified in Regulation .11-1 of this chapter, for an initial inspectionbefore January 1, 2000:

(a) Vehicle model years 1984 through 1990:

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

30 0.407 3.804 0.419

31 0.415 3.985 0.425

32 0.423 4.215 0.431

33 0.436 4.440 0.449

34 0.451 4.579 0.476

35 0.464 4.688 0.497

36 0.468 4.749 0.515

37 0.475 4.783 0.516

38 0.487 4.813 0.519

39 0.506 4.876 0.527

40 0.530 5.104 0.542

41 0.549 5.217 0.560

42 0.569 5.383 0.598

43 0.588 5.571 0.616

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

11.14.08 - 20

44 0.609 5.888 0.645

45 0.621 6.199 0.670

46 0.636 6.245 0.691

47 0.649 6.318 0.716

48 0.666 6.418 0.735

49 0.679 6.540 0.765

50 0.696 6.690 0.802

51 0.712 6.875 0.836

52 0.727 7.029 0.868

53 0.745 7.129 0.890

54 0.760 7.359 0.918

55 0.776 7.722 0.936

56 0.797 8.017 0.947

57 0.814 8.249 0.958

58 0.826 8.425 0.970

59 0.837 8.563 0.982

60 0.849 8.686 0.994

61 0.862 8.804 1.019

62 0.872 8.916 1.042

63 0.887 9.025 1.049

64 0.895 9.138 1.058

65 0.903 9.250 1.062

66 0.925 9.354 1.064

67 0.933 9.457 1.070

68 0.945 9.575 1.077

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

11.14.08 - 21

69 0.959 9.728 1.085

70 0.970 9.938 1.092

71 0.980 10.140 1.101

72 0.988 10.222 1.111

73 0.997 10.261 1.121

74 1.022 10.278 1.131

75 1.037 10.290 1.141

76 1.051 10.715 1.159

77 1.064 10.790 1.164

78 1.075 10.844 1.186

79 1.087 10.921 1.221

80 1.097 11.010 1.260

81 1.105 11.090 1.268

82 1.114 11.136 1.272

83 1.136 11.136 1.277

84 1.160 11.165 1.288

85 1.182 11.191 1.310

86 1.201 11.205 1.319

87 1.217 11.211 1.320

88 1.233 11.211 1.337

89 1.248 11.211 1.348

90 1.262 11.211 1.361

91 1.271 11.220 1.366

92 1.279 11.294 1.369

93 1.287 11.332 1.373

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

11.14.08 - 22

94 1.295 11.355 1.375

95 1.302 11.383 1.377

96 1.309 11.410 1.379

97 1.316 11.433 1.381

98 1.325 11.516 1.383

99 1.339 11.820 1.385

100 1.356 12.104 1.399

101 1.365 12.344 1.405

102 1.378 12.781 1.466

103 1.397 13.472 1.485

104 1.420 14.405 1.546

105 1.445 14.808 1.623

106 1.470 14.965 1.699

107 1.491 15.121 1.760

108 1.506 15.372 1.788

109 1.517 15.530 1.798

110 1.528 15.687 1.842

111 1.542 16.018 1.864

112 1.559 16.527 1.888

113 1.578 16.810 1.905

114 1.594 16.961 1.920

115 1.605 17.120 1.926

116 1.615 17.135 1.939

117 1.625 17.249 1.958

118 1.642 17.451 1.972

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

11.14.08 - 23

119 1.670 17.509 1.981

120 1.694 17.605 1.987

121 1.705 17.734 1.991

122 1.717 18.049 1.996

123 1.732 18.447 2.012

124 1.747 18.592 2.040

125 1.763 18.657 2.060

126 1.779 18.796 2.069

127 1.795 18.952 2.092

128 1.810 19.137 2.114

129 1.823 19.329 2.132

130 1.835 19.519 2.144

131 1.845 19.707 2.152

132 1.854 19.882 2.157

133 1.862 19.905 2.160

134 1.870 20.049 2.163

135 1.883 20.460 2.165

136 1.888 20.746 2.168

137 1.896 21.068 2.171

138 1.911 21.380 2.186

139 1.928 21.748 2.235

140 1.949 22.046 2.298

141 1.969 22.348 2.333

142 1.982 22.397 2.373

143 1.999 22.407 2.406

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

11.14.08 - 24

144 2.011 22.417 2.416

145 2.022 22.922 2.420

146 2.035 22.951 2.424

147 2.043 22.976 2.435

148 2.049 23.017 2.455

149 2.063 23.073 2.471

150 2.085 23.161 2.484

151 2.104 23.218 2.495

152 2.117 23.253 2.509

153 2.127 23.337 2.522

154 2.138 23.425 2.533

155 2.152 23.534 2.541

156 2.168 23.652 2.552

157 2.186 23.739 2.589

158 2.205 24.606 2.631

159 2.224 25.615 2.704

160 2.242 26.073 2.758

161 2.268 24.496 2.802

162 2.308 29.772 2.904

163 2.352 31.056 2.960

164 2.406 33.351 3.027

165 2.421 34.890 3.127

166 2.435 35.937 3.187

167 2.470 37.012 3.306

168 2.501 37.892 3.384

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

11.14.08 - 25

169 2.537 39.028 3.467

170 2.571 40.406 3.565

171 2.625 41.379 3.640

172 2.657 42.033 3.718

173 2.683 42.432 3.781

174 2.701 42.742 3.827

175 2.717 43.399 3.852

176 2.732 43.895 3.903

177 2.756 42.227 3.930

178 2.781 44.926 3.970

179 2.811 45.256 4.015

180 2.853 45.553 4.074

181 2.898 45.753 4.159

182 2.946 46.210 4.230

183 2.988 47.017 4.286

184 3.023 48.185 4.334

185 3.057 48.741 4.388

186 3.076 49.462 4.447

187 3.101 50.313 4.505

188 3.120 51.285 4.561

189 3.136 52.076 4.625

190 3.151 52.857 4.696

191 3.163 52.876 4.731

192 3.209 53.067 4.780

193 3.223 53.777 4.837

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

11.14.08 - 26

194 3.237 54.242 4.876

195 3.263 54.489 4.928

196 3.302 54.601 4.972

197 3.338 54.912 5.025

198 3.372 55.588 5.104

199 3.390 56.266 5.189

200 3.428 56.617 5.275

201 3.470 56.836 5.336

202 3.493 57.204 5.366

203 3.509 57.371 5.387

204 3.522 57.487 5.427

205 3.533 57.728 5.444

206 3.550 58.097 5.447

207 3.578 58.572 5.477

208 3.607 59.024 5.520

209 3.630 59.321 5.560

210 3.658 59.715 5.603

211 3.701 60.045 5.657

212 3.745 60.453 5.698

213 3.778 60.935 5.762

214 3.814 61.307 5.836

215 3.825 61.666 5.944

216 3.835 62.148 6.008

217 3.844 62.532 6.040

218 3.853 62.546 6.072

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

11.14.08 - 27

219 3.864 62.559 6.089

220 3.874 62.570 6.101

221 3.891 62.846 6.118

222 3.928 63.097 6.126

223 3.966 63.150 6.139

224 4.008 63.150 6.145

225 4.010 63.150 6.148

226 4.012 63.150 6.150

227 4.016 63.150 6.151

228 4.019 63.150 6.152

229 4.057 63.150 6.153

230 4.065 63.150 6.154

231 4.072 63.150 6.156

232 4.081 63.150 6.157

233 4.104 63.150 6.159

234 4.124 63.153 6.160

235 4.128 63.159 6.162

236 4.132 63.173 6.163

237 4.137 63.193 6.164

238 4.147 63.214 6.166

239 4.158 63.233 6.168 (b) Vehicle model years 1991 through 1995:

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

30 0.247 1.502 0.262

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

11.14.08 - 28

31 0.253 1.546 0.275

32 0.258 1.568 0.301

33 0.263 1.582 0.317

34 0.268 1.593 0.327

35 0.277 1.602 0.330

36 0.283 1.621 0.332

37 0.293 1.631 0.334

38 0.297 1.702 0.336

39 0.298 1.784 0.337

40 0.313 1.879 0.354

41 0.320 2.162 0.366

42 0.327 2.307 0.410

43 0.342 2.343 0.414

44 0.360 2.376 0.438

45 0.376 2.406 0.477

46 0.389 2.433 0.506

47 0.408 2.458 0.518

48 0.423 2.483 0.522

49 0.434 2.774 0.526

50 0.444 2.844 0.554

51 0.454 2.900 0.574

52 0.465 2.936 0.587

53 0.472 3.133 0.601

54 0.478 3.304 0.615

55 0.485 3.407 0.629

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

11.14.08 - 29

56 0.493 3.456 0.643

57 0.500 3.480 0.667

58 0.505 3.518 0.678

59 0.514 3.560 0.683

60 0.537 3.593 0.686

61 0.540 3.628 0.693

62 0.543 3.641 0.699

63 0.546 3.655 0.703

64 0.551 3.680 0.707

65 0.559 3.700 0.711

66 0.567 3.728 0.716

67 0.575 3.857 0.721

68 0.588 3.894 0.726

69 0.595 3.943 0.742

70 0.601 3.983 0.759

71 0.606 4.009 0.773

72 0.610 4.023 0.784

73 0.617 4.023 0.790

74 0.631 4.053 0.794

75 0.643 4.063 0.799

76 0.651 4.077 0.809

77 0.659 4.225 0.821

78 0.667 4.243 0.833

79 0.676 4.260 0.839

80 0.681 4.282 0.844

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

11.14.08 - 30

81 0.685 4.322 0.857

82 0.689 4.398 0.870

83 0.694 4.482 0.833

84 0.700 4.515 0.894

85 0.705 4.518 0.902

86 0.709 4.520 0.907

87 0.713 4.522 0.910

88 0.717 4.522 0.912

89 0.721 4.523 0.913

90 0.724 4.526 0.914

91 0.727 4.527 0.915

92 0.729 4.527 0.916

93 0.731 4.528 0.917

94 0.734 4.528 0.918

95 0.740 4.528 0.919

96 0.748 4.529 0.920

97 0.759 4.575 0.921

98 0.771 4.703 0.922

99 0.783 4.805 0.924

100 0.793 4.886 0.929

101 0.810 4.957 0.941

102 0.823 5.104 0.970

103 0.836 5.340 1.027

104 0.853 5.496 1.093

105 0.871 5.625 1.155

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

11.14.08 - 31

106 0.881 5.815 1.234

107 0.899 6.473 1.275

108 0.931 7.037 1.305

109 0.947 7.419 1.320

110 0.957 7.643 1.332

111 0.965 7.759 1.346

112 0.971 7.824 1.358

113 0.977 7.889 1.378

114 0.983 7.960 1.406

115 1.003 8.024 1.426

116 1.030 8.076 1.438

117 1.041 8.111 1.448

118 7.050 8.130 1.460

119 1.052 8.148 1.462

120 1.055 8.211 1.467

121 1.061 8.478 1.476

122 1.071 8.548 1.494

123 1.081 8.561 1.505

124 1.091 8.568 1.517

125 1.102 8.572 1.546

126 1.110 8.584 1.569

127 1.116 8.592 1.586

128 1.121 8.596 1.596

129 1.125 8.597 1.603

130 1.128 8.601 1.605

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

11.14.08 - 32

131 1.130 8.605 1.606

132 1.132 8.608 1.607

133 1.134 8.626 1.607

134 1.135 8.650 1.608

135 1.143 8.660 1.614

136 1.147 8.767 1.616

137 1.156 9.029 1.631

138 1.163 9.238 1.643

139 1.186 9.389 1.656

140 1.253 9.493 1.673

141 1.262 9.583 1.703

142 1.271 9.626 1.739

143 1.277 9.669 1.767

144 1.283 9.716 1.774

145 1.291 9.763 1.785

146 1.294 9.809 1.806

147 1.296 9.852 1.830

148 1.298 9.885 1.844

149 1.303 9.932 1.845

150 1.316 9.986 1.846

151 1.330 10.039 1.852

152 1.342 10.072 1.868

153 1.348 10.090 1.877

154 1.353 10.105 1.879

155 1.362 10.146 1.886

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

11.14.08 - 33

156 1.365 10.245 1.900

157 1.366 10.397 1.910

158 1.373 10.923 1.963

159 1.397 11.970 1.954

160 1.423 13.421 1.986

161 1.440 15.289 2.050

162 1.452 15.912 2.131

163 1.465 16.530 2.235

164 1.509 17.622 2.320

165 1.533 18.366 2.395

166 1.555 19.869 2.488

167 1.576 20.711 2.563

168 1.598 22.319 2.645

169 1.618 23.751 2.746

170 1.636 24.842 2.778

171 1.666 25.410 2.792

172 1.685 25.798 2.810

173 1.726 26.122 2.847

174 1.742 26.353 2.874

175 1.756 26.638 2.905

176 1.769 27.219 2.950

177 1.784 27.279 3.001

178 1.802 27.320 3.047

179 1.822 27.352 3.104

180 1.843 27.822 3.173

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

11.14.08 - 34

181 1.864 28.763 3.238

182 1.884 29.402 3.302

183 1.896 29.971 3.372

184 1.915 30.276 3.452

185 1.940 30.988 3.545

186 1.958 31.095 3.648

187 1.972 31.314 3.701

188 1.985 31.833 3.759

189 1.991 32.239 3.821

190 1.993 32.547 3.870

191 1.995 32.855 3.892

192 2.001 33.153 3.914

193 2.015 33.444 3.955

194 2.031 33.482 3.997

195 2.047 33.516 4.035

196 2.063 33.549 4.089

197 2.079 33.653 4.146

198 2.094 33.973 4.206

199 2.109 34.159 4.243

200 2.122 34.191 4.295

201 2.130 34.250 4.351

202 2.137 34.469 4.398

203 2.157 34.716 4.410

204 2.172 34.969 4.419

205 2.194 35.144 4.426

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

11.14.08 - 35

206 2.222 35.418 4.429

207 2.245 35.766 4.453

208 2.268 35.949 4.486

209 2.279 36.010 4.542

210 2.288 36.548 4.598

211 2.301 37.179 4.638

212 2.316 37.651 4.715

213 2.332 38.041 4.774

214 2.345 38.591 4.829

215 2.354 38.852 4.872

216 2.362 38.861 4.931

217 2.368 38.926 4.981

218 2.376 39.194 5.017

219 2.384 39.474 5.029

220 2.391 39.668 5.033

221 2.395 39.781 5.037

222 2.400 39.890 5.047

223 2.405 39.954 5.057

224 2.409 39.984 5.061

225 2.413 39.989 5.062

226 2.417 39.990 5.063

227 2.426 39.990 5.063

228 2.428 39.990 5.063

229 2.431 39.991 5.063

230 2.433 40.012 5.064

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

11.14.08 - 36

231 2.441 40.061 5.065

232 2.461 40.116 5.066

233 2.476 40.249 5.067

234 2.488 40.253 5.068

235 2.498 40.290 5.069

236 2.508 40.385 5.070

237 2.516 40.488 5.070

238 2.520 40.720 5.070

239 2.523 40.763 5.070

(c) Vehicle model years 1996 and newer:

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

30 0.124 0.693 0.167

31 0.126 0.773 0.177

32 0.129 0.837 0.188

33 0.135 0.851 0.214

34 0.140 0.853 0.232

35 0.146 0.857 0.240

36 0.150 0.900 0.243

37 0.153 0.960 0.245

38 0.156 1.034 0.246

39 0.160 1.070 0.246

40 0.165 1.076 0.250

41 0.169 1.083 0.260

42 0.172 1.102 0.277

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

11.14.08 - 37

43 0.173 1.111 0.311

44 0.177 1.114 0.328

45 0.197 1.157 0.343

46 0.200 1.344 0.359

47 0.208 1.482 0.373

48 0.221 1.530 0.383

49 0.232 1.542 0.385

50 0.235 1.553 0.400

51 0.238 1.571 0.410

52 0.240 1.595 0.434

53 0.242 1.633 0.464

54 0.246 1.685 0.472

55 0.249 1.689 0.480

56 0.252 1.693 0.491

57 0.261 1.700 0.500

58 0.271 1.723 0.506

59 0.276 1.852 0.509

60 0.278 1.872 0.512

61 0.280 1.872 0.516

62 0.282 1.872 0.519

63 0.283 1.900 0.523

64 0.284 1.917 0.529

65 0.285 1.944 0.533

66 0.286 2.000 0.535

67 0.288 2.060 0.540

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

11.14.08 - 38

68 0.291 2.064 0.551

69 0.294 2.076 0.563

70 0.296 2.104 0.575

71 0.298 2.117 0.588

72 0.300 2.125 0.600

73 0.302 2.130 0.603

74 0.304 2.138 0.604

75 0.307 2.152 0.613

76 0.308 2.170 0.624

77 0.308 2.188 0.646

78 0.308 2.200 0.651

79 0.314 2.212 0.659

80 0.320 2.212 0.673

81 0.324 2.221 0.696

82 0.327 2.222 0.706

83 0.329 2.227 0.715

84 0.333 2.236 0.724

85 0.336 2.243 0.737

86 0.339 2.262 0.747

87 0.343 2.271 0.748

88 0.347 2.284 0.748

89 0.350 2.299 0.748

90 0.356 2.308 0.748

91 0.358 2.326 0.748

92 0.360 2.330 0.748

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

11.14.08 - 39

93 0.363 2.331 0.748

94 0.367 2.344 0.748

95 0.370 2.347 0.748

96 0.372 2.355 0.748

97 0.376 2.395 0.748

98 0.388 2.451 0.748

99 0.396 2.508 0.751

100 0.405 2.590 0.764

101 0.410 2.660 0.789

102 0.411 2.749 0.822

103 0.412 2.913 0.867

104 0.413 3.162 0.905

105 0.421 3.170 0.925

106 0.428 3.197 0.955

107 0.430 3.288 0.985

108 0.455 3.419 0.993

109 0.459 3.587 0.995

110 0.462 3.595 0.996

111 0.464 3.640 1.010

112 0.466 3.740 1.028

113 0.468 3.868 1.034

114 0.471 3.877 1.044

115 0.488 3.934 1.059

116 0.513 4.015 1.075

117 0.538 4.061 1.080

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

11.14.08 - 40

118 0.561 4.063 1.080

119 0.577 4.079 1.081

120 0.580 4.140 1.091

121 0.586 4.185 1.096

122 0.594 4.199 1.111

123 0.603 4.205 1.122

124 0.610 4.212 1.135

125 0.615 4.232 1.138

126 0.624 4.298 1.139

127 0.628 4.344 1.139

128 0.632 4.361 1.139

129 0.637 4.366 1.139

130 0.641 4.369 1.139

131 0.643 4.372 1.139

132 0.644 4.435 1.139

133 0.645 4.523 1.139

134 0.647 4.524 1.139

135 0.651 4.525 1.139

136 0.658 4.531 1.160

137 0.663 4.534 1.174

138 0.666 4.542 1.183

139 0.668 4.553 1.197

140 0.670 4.554 1.223

141 0.672 4.554 1.225

142 0.675 4.554 1.272

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

11.14.08 - 41

143 0.678 4.554 1.286

144 0.681 4.554 1.304

145 0.684 4.554 1.307

146 0.686 4.554 1.312

147 0.688 4.554 1.317

148 0.690 4.554 1.321

149 0.692 4.554 1.325

150 0.694 4.554 1.328

151 0.696 4.556 1.332

152 0.698 4.556 1.338

153 0.700 4.565 1.344

154 0.702 4.612 1.350

155 0.704 4.834 1.357

156 0.706 5.702 1.365

157 0.708 5.841 1.379

158 0.710 6.170 1.414

159 0.712 6.670 1.466

160 0.716 7.425 1.514

161 0.750 8.379 1.559

162 0.784 9.648 1.591

163 0.805 10.918 1.641

164 0.840 12.157 1.719

165 0.853 12.731 1.777

166 0.874 12.831 1.832

167 0.903 12.892 1.919

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

11.14.08 - 42

168 0.910 12.932 1.972

169 0.914 13.702 2.013

170 0.916 14.139 2.100

171 0.919 14.964 2.200

172 0.931 15.704 2.251

173 0.948 16.253 2.270

174 0.983 16.907 2.301

175 1.018 17.655 2.318

176 1.027 18.020 2.335

177 1.035 18.349 2.349

178 1.051 18.671 2.387

179 1.074 18.972 2.423

180 1.084 19.228 2.462

181 1.099 20.123 2.503

182 1.121 20.405 2.545

183 1.132 20.754 2.586

184 1.152 21.684 2.627

185 1.161 21.955 2.673

186 1.168 22.650 2.749

187 1.175 22.989 2.804

188 1.181 23.535 2.851

189 1.188 23.876 2.984

190 1.203 24.018 2.931

191 1.219 24.464 2.971

192 1.233 24.685 3.020

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

11.14.08 - 43

193 1.251 24.931 3.077

194 1.255 25.188 3.132

195 1.258 25.468 3.185

196 1.265 25.627 3.219

197 1.280 25.746 3.268

198 1.293 25.850 3.299

199 1.301 25.974 3.350

200 1.313 26.141 3.406

201 1.324 26.225 3.346

202 1.332 26.388 3.497

203 1.341 26.547 3.514

204 1.357 26.818 3.517

205 1.375 27.052 3.519

206 1.392 27.393 3.523

207 1.408 27.501 3.545

208 1.422 27.632 3.570

209 1.433 27.803 3.600

210 1.443 27.953 3.619

211 1.453 28.205 3.639

212 1.463 28.543 3.686

213 1.468 28.997 3.732

214 1.470 29.000 3.791

215 1.474 29.005 3.833

216 1.478 29.081 3.890

217 1.481 29.281 3.932

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

NOx(grams)

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218 1.484 29.483 3.960

219 1.487 29.734 3.997

220 1.490 29.803 4.013

221 1.493 29.821 4.035

222 1.504 29.847 4.038

223 1.522 29.862 4.050

224 1.547 29.873 4.066

225 1.549 30.008 4.070

226 1.562 30.136 4.072

227 1.574 30.127 4.072

228 1.579 30.127 4.073

229 1.584 30.208 4.073

230 1.589 30.314 4.073

231 1.590 30.323 4.073

232 1.596 30.325 4.074

233 1.598 30.368 4.074

234 1.604 30.411 4.075

235 1.610 30.416 4.075

236 1.612 30.428 4.076

237 1.613 30.430 4.076

238 1.614 30.452 4.076

239 1.615 30.488 4.076

(3) Phase 2 Exhaust Emissions Standards. A vehicle which fails to meet a composite exhaustemissions standard for hydrocarbons (HC) or carbon monoxide (CO), as specified in §B(1) ofthis regulation, is subject to Phase 2 exhaust emissions standards. Except as provided in §B(4) ofthis regulation, exhaust emissions, in grams per mile traveled, of HC and CO from a vehicl emay not exceed the following values for Phase 2 of the exhaust emissions test specified in

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Regulation .11-1 of this chapter for the indicated vehicle type or vehicle weight:

(a) For an initial inspection performed before January 1, 2000:


VehicleModel Year

HC(grams/mile)

CO(grams/mile)

1977—1979 5.00 72.0

1980—1982 1.25 48.0

1983—1990 1.25 24.0

1991—1995 0.75 16.0

1996 and newer 0.50 12.0


VehicleModel Year

HC(grams/mile)

CO(grams/mile)

1977—1978 5.00 96.0

1979—1983 5.00 80.0

1984—1990 2.00 64.0

1991—1995 1.50 48.0


or less LVW 0.50 12.0

Over 3,750 lbs. LVW 0.63 16.0


VehicleModel Year

HC(grams/mile)

CO(grams/mile)

1977—1978 5.00 96.0

VehicleModel Year

HC(grams/mile)

CO(grams/mile)

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1979—1983 5.00 80.0

1984—1987 2.00 64.0

1988—1990 2.00 64.0

1991—1995 1.50 48.0



Over 5,750 lbs. LVW 1.50 48.0


VehicleModel Year

HC(grams/mile)

CO(grams/mile)

1977—1978 8.00 160.0

1979—1986 7.00 145.0

1987 and newer: 5.50 135.0 (b) For an initial inspection performed after December 31, 1999:


VehicleModel Year

HC(grams/mile)

CO(grams/mile)

1977—1979 2.00 52.0

1980—1982 0.50 24.0

1983—1990 0.50 12.0

1991—1995 0.50 12.0

1996 and newer 0.40 8.0


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VehicleModel Year

HC(grams/mile)

CO(grams/mile)

1977—1978 2.50 64.0

1979—1983 2.00 56.0

1984—1990 1.00 32.0

1991—1995 1.00 32.0



Over 3,750 lbs. LVW 0.50 10.0


VehicleModel Year

HC(grams/mile)

CO(grams/mile)

1977—1978 2.50 64.0

1979—1983 2.00 56.0

1984—1987 1.00 32.0

1988—1990 1.00 32.0

1991—1995 1.00 32.0



Over 5,750 lbs. LVW 0.50 12.0


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VehicleModel Year

HC(grams/mile)

CO(grams/mile)

1977—1978 8.0 65.0

1979—1986 3.00 60.0

1987 and newer: 2.00 55.0

(4) Phase 2 Fast-Pass Exhaust Emissions Standards. Beginning at second 94 of the drivingcycle, a model year 1984 or newer passenger vehicle is considered to be in compliance withexhaust emissions test requirements for hydrocarbons (HC) or carbon monoxide ( CO) beforethe completion of Phase 2 of the exhaust emissions test if the cumulative exhaust emissions, ingrams, are at or below the following Phase 2 fast-pass exhaust emissions standards for thesecond under consideration of Phase 2 of the exhaust emissions test specified in Regulation .11-1of this chapter, for an initial inspection before January 1, 2000:

(a) Vehicle model years 1984 through 1990:

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

94 0.001 0.000

95 0.002 0.000

96 0.003 0.001

97 0.004 0.006

98 0.008 0.020

99 0.015 0.051

100 0.021 0.092

101 0.026 0.131

102 0.039 0.200

103 0.044 0.307

104 0.055 0.582

105 0.094 0.800

106 0.110 0.925

107 0.116 0.973

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

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108 0.132 1.091

109 0.151 1.113

110 0.159 1.213

111 0.172 1.344

112 0.186 1.399

113 0.199 1.520

114 0.207 1.640

115 0.216 1.684

116 0.229 1.693

117 0.235 1.786

118 0.240 2.007

119 0.245 2.084

120 0.261 2.179

121 0.267 2.264

122 0.277 2.328

123 0.287 2.375

124 0.298 2.437

125 0.308 2.543

126 0.316 2.593

127 0.322 2.641

128 0.329 2.663

129 0.338 2.672

130 0.346 2.676

131 0.354 2.683

132 0.356 2.817

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

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133 0.357 2.992

134 0.359 3.111

135 0.362 3.234

136 0.364 3.304

137 0.368 3.310

138 0.378 3.320

139 0.391 3.354

140 0.402 3.436

141 0.408 3.443

142 0.422 3.452

143 0.428 3.490

144 0.432 3.552

145 0.434 3.588

146 0.439 3.600

147 0.450 3.616

148 0.460 3.627

149 0.467 3.636

150 0.472 3.676

151 0.480 3.882

152 0.491 4.011

153 0.503 4.047

154 0.505 4.067

155 0.515 4.081

156 0.522 4.116

157 0.527 4.251

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

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158 0.537 5.099

159 0.549 5.383

160 0.568 6.362

161 0.586 7.926

162 0.610 8.429

163 0.648 9.201

164 0.677 10.825

165 0.699 12.291

166 0.720 13.366

167 0.738 14.428

168 0.767 15.318

169 0.828 15.699

170 0.855 16.073

171 0.869 16.475

172 0.885 17.158

173 0.900 17.532

174 0.941 17.965

175 0.979 18.242

176 1.002 18.283

177 1.025 18.480

178 1.047 19.576

179 1.065 20.015

180 1.089 20.203

181 1.109 20.433

182 1.133 21.025

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

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183 1.158 21.882

184 1.184 22.204

185 1.209 22.859

186 1.222 23.533

187 1.231 24.281

188 1.239 25.078

189 1.254 25.276

190 1.278 25.578

191 1.300 25.859

192 1.313 25.985

193 1.324 26.153

194 1.340 26.582

195 1.367 27.067

196 1.387 27.456

197 1.402 27.805

198 1.417 28.070

199 1.432 28.590

200 1.446 28.914

201 1.460 29.063

202 1.477 29.502

203 1.492 29.697

204 1.501 29.713

205 1.510 29.783

206 1.522 29.942

207 1.561 30.284

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

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208 1.585 30.755

209 1.597 31.287

210 1.607 31.549

211 1.627 31.820

212 1.645 32.250

213 1.656 32.546

214 1.663 32.808

215 1.669 33.142

216 1.674 33.529

217 1.685 33.763

218 1.705 33.921

219 1.711 33.961

220 1.735 33.983

221 1.752 34.007

222 1.760 34.032

223 1.774 34.054

224 1.778 34.061

225 1.797 34.082

226 1.802 34.100

227 1.804 34.109

228 1.806 34.129

229 1.810 34.284

230 1.814 34.397

231 1.827 34.463

232 1.833 34.465

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

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233 1.837 34.466

234 1.841 34.468

235 1.845 34.470

236 1.851 34.471

237 1.855 34.472

238 1.857 34.472

239 1.860 34.473

(b) Vehicle model years 1991 through 1995:

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

94 0.000 0.000

95 0.000 0.000

96 0.001 0.000

97 0.001 0.000

98 0.002 0.002

99 0.003 0.005

100 0.005 0.010

101 0.007 0.017

102 0.009 0.052

103 0.011 0.085

104 0.016 0.094

105 0.017 0.122

106 0.022 0.151

107 0.029 0.191

108 0.036 0.234

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

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109 0.040 0.246

110 0.047 0.257

111 0.052 0.286

112 0.056 0.379

113 0.061 0.425

114 0.064 0.457

115 0.072 0.477

116 0.081 0.494

117 0.082 0.504

118 0.083 0.512

119 0.092 0.519

120 0.094 0.529

121 0.097 0.529

122 0.100 0.530

123 0.103 0.531

124 0.106 0.532

125 0.108 0.533

126 0.110 0.548

127 0.112 0.610

128 0.114 0.614

129 0.116 0.622

130 0.118 0.631

131 0.120 0.640

132 0.122 0.646

133 0.123 0.650

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

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134 0.124 0.652

135 0.127 0.738

136 0.130 0.754

137 0.134 0.780

138 0.139 0.795

139 0.146 0.804

140 0.149 0.810

141 0.151 0.815

142 0.153 0.818

143 0.155 0.821

144 0.157 0.825

145 0.162 0.840

146 0.164 0.847

147 0.166 0.855

148 0.168 0.865

149 0.169 0.874

150 0.170 0.891

151 0.171 0.914

152 0.172 0.929

153 0.173 0.937

154 0.175 0.942

155 0.178 0.949

156 0.180 1.375

157 0.189 1.576

158 0.198 1.943

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

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159 0.203 2.820

160 0.207 3.281

161 0.214 3.483

162 0.221 3.620

163 0.229 4.168

164 0.247 4.338

165 0.274 4.682

166 0.309 5.633

167 0.318 6.137

168 0.322 6.853

169 0.333 7.136

170 0.343 7.320

171 0.356 7.685

172 0.385 8.052

173 0.409 8.344

174 0.433 8.602

175 0.453 8.898

176 0.463 9.251

177 0.507 10.253

178 0.523 10.828

179 0.528 10.933

180 0.541 11.060

181 0.549 11.188

182 0.559 11.345

183 0.571 11.733

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

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184 0.584 12.598

185 0.598 12.953

186 0.613 13.213

187 0.624 14.131

188 0.629 14.839

189 0.629 15.137

190 0.638 15.138

191 0.648 15.141

192 0.659 15.595

193 0.663 15.658

194 0.671 15.704

195 0.681 15.729

196 0.693 16.058

197 0.709 16.987

198 0.725 17.064

199 0.740 17.073

200 0.754 17.153

201 0.767 17.332

202 0.775 17.406

203 0.787 17.641

204 0.795 17.922

205 0.803 18.484

206 0.854 18.553

207 0.859 18.658

208 0.872 18.953

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

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209 0.892 19.266

210 0.896 19.309

211 0.903 19.731

212 0.924 19.902

213 0.938 20.012

214 0.941 20.260

215 0.951 20.739

216 0.966 21.346

217 0.979 21.810

218 0.980 22.001

219 0.981 22.290

220 1.005 22.324

221 1.016 22.343

222 1.022 22.522

223 1.028 22.683

224 1.035 22.850

225 1.041 22.853

226 1.045 22.853

227 1.051 22.853

228 1.055 22.872

229 1.059 22.872

230 1.064 22.872

231 1.069 22.895

232 1.071 22.911

233 1.072 22.922

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

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234 1.073 23.939

235 1.081 23.010

236 1.083 23.010

237 1.084 23.010

238 1.085 23.010

239 1.086 23.010

(c) Vehicle model years 1996 and newer:

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

94 0.000 0.000

95 0.000 0.000

96 0.000 0.000

97 0.000 0.000

98 0.000 0.000

99 0.000 0.004

100 0.001 0.008

101 0.002 0.015

102 0.003 0.026

103 0.006 0.038

104 0.007 0.038

105 0.008 0.039

106 0.009 0.061

107 0.010 0.062

108 0.013 0.108

109 0.015 0.168

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

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110 0.017 0.173

111 0.021 0.237

112 0.024 0.266

113 0.024 0.280

114 0.025 0.291

115 0.026 0.314

116 0.029 0.331

117 0.032 0.345

118 0.035 0.350

119 0.035 0.356

120 0.036 0.367

121 0.038 0.388

122 0.040 0.407

123 0.041 0.463

124 0.042 0.480

125 0.042 0.506

126 0.042 0.518

127 0.045 0.522

128 0.046 0.525

129 0.046 0.528

130 0.049 0.530

131 0.050 0.530

132 0.052 0.534

133 0.054 0.550

134 0.054 0.554

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

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135 0.054 0.590

136 0.055 0.616

137 0.055 0.639

138 0.056 0.653

139 0.059 0.662

140 0.061 0.683

141 0.061 0.696

142 0.061 0.708

143 0.063 0.721

144 0.064 0.739

145 0.065 0.742

146 0.066 0.743

147 0.067 0.745

148 0.068 0.748

149 0.069 0.751

150 0.070 0.762

151 0.071 0.789

152 0.072 0.790

153 0.073 0.794

154 0.073 0.799

155 0.074 0.805

156 0.077 0.842

157 0.079 0.990

158 0.082 1.038

159 0.082 1.357

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

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160 0.086 1.455

161 0.095 1.546

162 0.107 1.824

163 0.115 2.746

164 0.122 3.073

165 0.127 3.633

166 0.159 4.505

167 0.186 4.952

168 0.189 5.254

169 0.200 5.730

170 0.220 6.051

171 0.236 6.333

172 0.247 6.490

173 0.257 6.796

174 0.267 7.205

175 0.283 8.151

176 0.295 8.230

177 0.312 8.584

178 .0318 8.800

179 0.323 8.847

180 0.337 8.913

181 0.345 9.122

182 0.350 9.532

183 0.359 10.256

184 0.387 10.862

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

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185 0.398 10.996

186 0.400 11.206

187 0.402 11.514

188 0.405 11.894

189 0.418 12.019

190 0.429 12.170

191 0.442 12.517

192 0.457 12.598

193 0.473 12.625

194 0.487 12.653

195 0.501 12.777

196 0.510 12.906

197 0.512 12.989

198 0.514 13.060

199 0.516 13.165

200 0.518 13.242

201 0.527 13.412

202 0.540 13.662

203 0.547 13.773

204 0.553 13.942

205 0.559 14.090

206 0.563 14.224

207 0.567 14.426

208 0.571 14.498

209 0.575 14.776

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

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210 0.579 14.907

211 0.595 14.916

212 0.605 15.014

213 0.614 15.221

214 0.662 15.472

215 0.627 15.555

216 0.638 15.652

217 0.643 15.969

218 0.643 16.028

219 0.645 16.375

220 0.651 16.487

221 0.655 16.524

222 0.663 16.578

223 0.671 16.684

224 0.675 16.755

225 0.684 16.770

226 0.694 16.805

227 0.701 16.865

228 0.702 16.960

229 0.708 16.960

230 0.708 16.962

231 0.709 16.988

232 0.710 17.072

233 0.710 17.094

234 0.711 17.184

Second HC(grams)

CO(grams)

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235 0.712 17.187

236 0.712 17.188

237 0.712 17.189

238 0.713 17.241

239 0.716 17.370

C. Reserved.

Note: The Administration and the Department intend to promulgate evaporative purge standardsat a later date, based upon information to be provided by the U.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency.

D. Reserved.

Note: The Administration and the Department intend to promulgate evaporative integritystandards at a later date, based upon information to be provided by the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency.

E. Reserved.

Note: The Administration and the Department intend to promulgate gas cap leak test standards ata later date, based upon information to be provided by the U.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency.

F. On-Board Diagnostics Interrogation Standards. After June 30, 2002, a model year 1996 ornewer vehicle equipped with on-board diagnostics shall fail the on-board diagnostic test if it failsto meet the requiremen ts as specified in 40 CFR 85.2007 (July 1, 2001 edition), which isincorporated by reference.

G. Reinspection Standards. Reinspection standards are the same as the inspection standardsestablished in B-----F of this regulation.

H. On-Highway Emissions Test Standards. For the on-highway emissions test specified inRegulation .31 of this chapter, emissions of carbon monoxide from a vehicle may not exceed 7percent by volume.

11.14.08.10 General Requirements for Inspection and Preparation for Inspection.

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(1) An inspector shall reject from inspection a vehicle which has not had repairs performed asrequired by an emissions-related recall notice, as specified in Regulation .05D of this chapter.

(2) Unless a fast-pass procedure is used, once an official test is initiated, the inspector shallconduct the test in its entirety.

(3) If a vehicle stalls during a test, the inspector shall void the test.

(4) The inspector shall repeat a test which is void for a reason other than an unsafe condition,except that if a vehicle stalls more than three times, the inspector shall reject the vehicle frominspection.

B. Vehicle Preparation.

(1) Before vehicle inspection, the inspector shall visually check the vehicle for a condition whichhas pote ntial to cause injury, damage the inspection station or the test equipment, or invalidatethe inspection, including, but not limited to:

(a) Overheating;

(b) Leaks of coolant, oil, or fuel;

(c) Excessively worn or deflated tires on a drive axle (transient emissions test only);

(d) The use of a space-saver spare tire on a drive axle (transient emissions test only);

(e) Visible tailpipe emissions other than steam; or

(f) A missing, damaged, or leaking exhaust system.

(2) The inspector shall check the v ehicle for exhaust system leaks by a procedure approved bythe Administration and the Department. Aural assessment while the exhaust flow is blocked, ormeasurement of exhaust emissions of carbon dioxide or other gases, is acceptable.

(3) If an unsafe condition or an exhaust leak is found, the inspector shall reject the vehicle fromtesting. If an unsafe condition develops during a test, the inspector shall abort the inspection.

(4) The inspector shall precondition the vehicle as specified by the Administration and theDepartment.

(5) The inspector shall ensure that all vehicle accessories are turned off.

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(6) The inspector shall direct the vehicle operator to shift the transmission to park o r neutral andto set the parking brake, and request that all ve hicle occupants exit the vehicle and proceed tothe customer waiting area. If the vehicle engine has been shut off, the inspector shall ensure thatthe engine is restarted as soon as possible and is running at least 30 seconds before the initiationof inspection procedures.

(7) The inspector shall ensure that the vehicle is at normal operating temperature. A touch-test ofthe upper radiator hose or a visual check of the vehicle dashboard temperature gauge isacceptable.

C. Exhaust Emissions Equipment Positioning and Settings.

(1) The inspector shall check the dynamometer to ensure that it is in a warmed-up condition forofficial testing.

(2) The inspector shall maneuver the vehicle onto the dynamometer, position the drive wheels onthe dynamometer rolls, and rotate the rolls until the vehicle stabilizes laterally on thedynamometer. Wet drive wheel tires shall be dried to prevent slippage.

(3) The inspector shall position and activate the cooling equipment to direct air to the vehiclecooling system, but not at the vehicle catalytic converter.

(4) The inspector shall activate the vehicle restraint system and restrain the vehicle.

(5) The inspector shall position the exhaust gas collection system to ensure complete capture ofthe entire exhaust stream.

(6) Default Setting.

(a) The inspector shall test the vehicle with dynamometer power absorption and inertia weightsettings automatically determined by the test equipment from a look-up table based on thevehicle information in the contractor database.

(b) Except as provided in §C(6)(f) of this regulation, the inspector shall test a vehicle not listedin the look-up table using the applicable default power absorption and inertia weight settingsspecified in §C(6)(c) or (d) of this regulation.

(c) Default power absorption and inertia weight settings for passenger vehicles are as follows:

Number ofCylinders

Actual Road LoadHorsepower

Test Inertia Weight(Pounds)

3 8.3 2,000

4 9.4 2,500

Number ofCylinders



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5 10.3 3,000

6 10.3 3,000

8 11.2 3,500

10 11.2 3,500

12 12.0 4,000

(d) Default power absorption and inertia weight settings for vehicles with a gross vehicle weightrating of 10,000 pounds or less, excluding passenger vehicles, are as follows:

Number ofCylinders



3 8.3 2,000

4 9.4 2,500

5 10.3 3,000

6 10.3 3,000

8 12.0 4,000

10 12.7 4,500

12 13.4 5,000

(e) The contractor shall maintain a record of the number of vehicles tested with a default setting,the type of setting, and the test lane.

(f) The contractor may use additional default settings after approval of the settings by the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency, the Administration, and the Department.

D. Ambient Conditions. The contractor shall record the ambient temperature, absolute humidity,and barometric pressure either contin uously during the driving cycle or as a single set ofreadings not more than 4 minutes before the start of the driving cycle.

E. Background Sample.

(1) The contractor shall sample, measure, an d record background concentrations ofhydrocarbons, carbon mo noxide, oxides of nitrogen, and carbon dioxide in the vehicle emissionsinspection station. The background concentrations:

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(a) Shall be sampled as specified in Regulation .15A(3)(e) of this chapter, for a minimum of 15seconds, within 120 seconds of the start of the driving cycle;

(b) Shall be measured with the analyzers used to measure tailpipe emissions;

(c) Of each pollutant shall be recorded in the test record as average readings over 15 seconds.

(2) The contractor shall suspend official testing if the background concentration of a pollutantexceeds both the outside ambient air level of the pollutant and the following applicable level:

(a) 20 ppm carbon of hydrocarbons;

(b) 35 ppm of carbon monoxide; or

(c) 2 ppm of oxides of nitrogen.

(3) The contractor may not resume official testing suspended under §E(2) of this regulation untilthe background concentration of the pollutant is equal to or below the specified level.

11.14.08.11 Idle Exhaust Emissions Test and Equipment Checks.

A. Exhaust Emiss ions Test. The inspector shall conduct the exhaust emissions test inaccordance with the procedures specified in 40 CFR Part 51, Subpart S, Appendix B(I) (July 1,1997 edition), which is incorporated by reference.

B. Catalytic Converter Check. If the veh icle is required to be equipped with a catalyticconverter, the inspector shall check for the presence of the catalytic converter, and fail thevehicle if a catalytic converter is not present.

C. Gas Cap Seal Check. The inspector shall check the gas cap to ensure it is present and sealsproperly, and fail the vehicle if a gas cap is not present or not sealing properly.

11.14.08.11-1 Transient Exhaust Emissions Test and Evaporative Purge Test Sequence.

A. Driving Cycle.

(1) Except as provided in §A(3) and (4) of this regulation, the inspector shall drive the vehicleover the following transient driving cycle, where time is in seconds and speed is in miles perhour:

Time Speed Time Speed

119 17.2

0 0.0 120 18.1


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1 0.0 121 18.6

2 0.0 122 20.0

3 0.0 123 20.7

4 0.0 124 21.7

5 3.0 125 22.4

6 5.9 126 22.5

7 8.6 127 22.1

8 11.5 128 21.5

9 14.3 129 20.9

10 16.9 130 20.4

11 17.3 131 19.8

12 18.1 132 17.0

13 20.7 133 17.1

14 21.7 134 15.8

15 22.4 135 15.8

16 22.5 136 17.7

17 22.1 137 19.8

18 21.5 138 21.6

19 20.9 139 22.2

20 20.4 140 24.5

21 19.8 141 24.7

22 17.0 142 24.8

23 14.9 143 24.7

24 14.9 144 24.6

25 15.2 145 24.6

26 15.5 146 25.1


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27 16.0 147 25.6

28 17.1 148 25.7

29 19.1 149 25.4

30 21.1 150 24.9

31 22.7 151 25.0

32 22.9 152 25.4

33 22.7 153 26.0

34 22.6 154 26.0

35 21.3 155 25.7

36 19.0 156 26.1

37 17.1 157 26.738 15.8 158 27.339 15.8 159 30.540 17.7 160 33.541 19.8 161 36.242 21.6 162 37.343 23.2 163 39.344 24.2 164 40.545 24.6 165 42.146 24.9 166 43.547 25.0 167 45.148 25.7 168 46.049 26.1 169 46.850 26.7 170 47.551 27.5 171 47.552 28.6 172 47.353 29.3 173 47.254 29.8 174 47.255 30.1 175 47.456 30.4 176 47.9


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57 30.7 177 48.558 30.7 178 49.159 30.5 179 49.560 30.4 180 50.061 30.3 181 50.662 30.4 182 51.063 30.8 183 51.564 30.4 184 52.265 29.9 185 53.266 29.5 186 54.167 29.8 187 54.668 30.3 188 54.969 30.7 189 55.070 30.9 190 54.971 31.0 191 54.672 30.9 192 54.673 30.4 193 54.874 29.8 194 55.175 29.9 195 55.576 30.2 196 55.777 30.7 197 56.178 31.2 198 56.379 31.8 199 56.680 32.2 200 56.781 32.4 201 56.782 32.2 202 56.383 31.7 203 56.084 28.6 204 55.085 25.1 205 53.486 21.6 206 51.687 18.1 207 51.888 14.6 208 52.1


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89 11.1 209 52.590 7.6 210 53.091 4.1 211 53.592 0.6 212 54.093 0.0 213 54.994 0.0 214 55.495 0.0 215 55.696 0.0 216 56.097 0.0 217 56.098 3.3 218 55.899 6.6 219 55.2100 9.9 220 54.5101 13.2 221 53.6102 16.5 222 52.5103 19.8 223 51.5104 22.2 224 50.5105 24.3 225 48.0106 25.8 226 44.5107 26.4 227 41.0108 25.7 228 37.5109 25.1 229 34.0110 24.7 230 30.5111 25.2 231 27.0112 25.4 232 23.5113 27.2 233 20.0114 26.5 234 16.5115 24.0 235 13.0116 22.7117 19.4118 17.7

(2) The inspector shall follow a driving trace which is an electronic, visual depiction of thetime/speed relationship of the driving cycle.

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(3) Beginning with second 30 of the driving cycle, testing may be terminated if the vehicle meetsfast-pass criteria for hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and oxides of nitrogen.

(4) The contractor may use alternate driving cycles which are consistent with federalrequirements, and upon approval of the cycles by the Administration and the Department.

(5) Shift Schedule.

(a) Except as provided in § A(5)(b) of this regulation, the inspector shall shift the gears of avehicle with manual transmission according to the following schedule over the driving cycle, sothat the shift occurs at the point in the driving cycle when the specified speed is attained, andusing only the shifts applicable to the number of gears:

Shift Sequence(gear)

Speed(miles per hour)

Approximate Cycle Time (seconds)

1—2 15 9.3

2—3 25 47.0

Declutch 15 87.9

1—2 15 101.6

2—3 25 105.5

3—2 17 119.0

2—3 25 145.8

3—4 40 163.6

4—5 45 167.0

5—6 50 180.0

Declutch 15 234.5

(b)The contractor may use alternate shift schedules after approval of the schedules by the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency, the Administration, and the Department.

B. Transient Exhaust Emissions Measurement.

(1) The contractor shall automatically initiate exhaust emissions measurement at the start of thedriving cycle.

(2) The contractor shall sample and record dilute exhaust hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, carbondioxide, and oxides of nitrogen emissions over the driving cycle by the following procedure:

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(a) Sample the analyzer voltage responses, constant volume sampler pressure, constant volumesample r temperature, dynamometer speed and dynamometer power at a frequency of no lessthan 5 Hertz, and average the analyzer voltage levels over 1-second intervals;

(b) Properly time-correlate each analyzer signal and the constant volume sampler signals to thedriving trace;

(c) Convert the 1-second average analyzer voltage l evels to concentrations, correct theconcentrations by subtracting the pretest background concentrations, and convert the correctedconcentrations to grams for each second of the driving cycle; and

(d) If multiple analyzers are used:

(i) Simultaneously i ntegrate each analyzer, using as the official measurements the integratedvalues from the analyzer which is lowest in range, except if the cumulative total duration ofemissions concentrations exceeding the low range scale is more than 5 seconds, then use as theofficial exhaust emissions measurements and integrated values from the analyzer highest inrange, and

(ii) Read background concentrations by each analyzer, and use the reading made by the analyzerused to determine the official exhaust emissions measurements as the official backgroundreading.

(3) The contractor shall integrate and record negative second-by-second values as zero.

(4) Alternative Ways to Pass. If a vehicle meets the composite exhaust emissions standard, or thecomposite fast-pass e xhaust emissions standard, for oxides of nitrogen, but does not meet acomposite exhaust emissions standard, or composite fast-pass exhaust emissions standard, forhydrocarbons or carbon monoxide, as specified in Regulation .09B(1) or (2) of this chapter, thecontractor shall apply the Phase 2 exhaust emissions standards, and Phase 2 fast-pass exhaustemissions standards when applicable, as specified in Regulation .09B(3) and (4) of this chapter.

(5) Second Chance Testing. For an initial inspection performed after December 31, 1999, thecontractor shall immediately conduct a second chance exhaust emissions test on a vehicle if thevehicle:

(a) Fails the exhaust emissions test, and the exhaust emissions of hydrocarbons, carbonmonoxide, and oxides of nitrogen are not greater than 1.5 times the applicable exhaust emissionsstandard; and

(b) Had been waiting in the test lane queue for more than 20 minutes.

C. Reserved.

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Note: The Administration and the Department intend to promulgate evaporative purge measurement procedures at a later date, based upon information to be provided by the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency.

D. Fast-Pass Procedures.

(1) The contractor shall apply fast-pass exhaust emissions standards as specified in Regulation.09 of this chap ter. The contractor shall make a fast-pass determination if the vehicle meets thecomposite fast-pass exhaust emissions standard for oxides of nitrogen and the:

(a) Composite fast-pass exhaust emissions standard for both hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide;

(b) Phase 2 fast-pass exhaust emissions standard for both hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide;

(c) Phase 2 fast-pass exhaust emissions standards for hydrocarbons and the composite fast-passexhaust emissions standard for carbon monoxide; or

(d) Composite fast-pass exhaust emissions standard for hydrocarbons and the Phase 2 fast-passexhaust emissions standard for carbon monoxide.

(2) The contractor shall continue to measure exhaust emissions until either a fast-passdetermination is made as specified in § D(1) of this regulation, or until the end of the drivingcycle.

11.14.08.12 Evaporative Integrity Test, Gas Cap Leak Test, and On-Board DiagnosticsInterrogation Procedures.

A. Reserved.

Note: The Administration and the Department intend to promulgate e vaporative integrity testprocedures at a later date, based upon information to be provided by the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency.

B. Gas Cap Leak Test.

(1) The inspector shall remove the gas cap from the vehicle, attach the gas cap to the test equipment, perform the leak test, return the gas cap to the vehicle, and properly tighten the gas capon the vehicle.

(2) Reserved.

Note: The Administration and the Department intend to promulgate specifications to perform thegas cap leak test at a later d ate, based upon information to be provided by the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency.

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C. On-Board Diagnostics Interrogation.

(1) For an initial inspection performed after June 30, 2002, a model year 1996 or newer vehicleequipped with on-board diagnost ics is subject to interrogation of the on-board diagnosticssystem.

(2) The inspector shall fail a vehicle if a component of the on-board diagnostics system ismissing or damaged.

(3) Except as provided in C(2) of this regulation, the inspector shall int errogate the on-boarddiagnostics system following the test procedures specified by the equipment manufacturer, andin accordance with the procedures specified in 40 CFR 85.2222 (July 1, 2001 edition), which isincorporated by reference.

11.14.08.13 Failed Vehicle and Reinspection Procedures.

A. Failed Vehicle. The inspector shall refer the operator of a failed vehicle to the vehicleemissions inspection program station representative for further information.

B. Reinspection.

(1) The inspector shall reject from reinspection a vehicle for which the documentation requiredin Regulation .05E(2) of this chapter is not provided.

(2) The inspector shall collect the documentation required in Regulation .05E(2) of this chapterfrom the operator of each vehicle which is reinspected.

(3) For reinspection, the inspector shall perform the same inspection procedures as the initialinspection and apply the same inspection standards, including the exhaust emissions andevaporative purge and integrity tests, and the on-board diagnostics interrogation, regardless ofthe reason for initial failure.

11.14.08.14 Dynamometer System Specifications.

A. General Requirements. The contractor shall use a dynamometer system which operatesreliably during all ambient and climatic conditions that may be experienced in the inspectionarea.

B. Automatic Setting Selection.

(1) The contractor shall use a dynamometer system capable of automatically selecting the properhorsepower and inertia settings based on vehicle parameters contained in or entered into the testsystem.

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(2) The contractor shall maintain look-up or equivalent tab les for horsepower and inertiasettings for affected vehicles, which tables shall be used after approval by the Administrationand the Department.

C. Range and Curve of Power Absorber.

(1) For vehicles up to 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating, the contractor shall use adynamometer with a range of power absorption at 50 miles per hour of 4 horsepower to at least40 horsepower, adjustable in 0.1 horsepower increments, and accurate to +/- 0.25 horsepower or+/- 2 percent of point, whichever is greater.

(2) For vehicles up to 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating, the contractor shall use adynamometer with a range of power absorption at 50 miles per hour of 4 horsepower to at least75 horsepower, adjustable in 0.1 horsepower increments, and accurate to +/- 0.25 horsepower or+/- percent of point, whichever is greater.

D. Rolls. The contractor shall use dynamometers equipped with twin rolls which:

(1) Are coupled side to side and front to rear;

(2) Are of a diameter between 8.5 inches and 21 inches;

(3) Are spaced to comply with the following equation to within +0.5 inch and -0.25 inch, whereall units are in inches: Roll spacing = (24.375 + roll diameter) x sine (31.5153);

(4) Accommodate tires with radii of 11 inches through 20 inches;

(5) Accommodate an inside track width of 30 inches and an outside track width of 108 inches;and

(6) Are of a size, surface finish, and hardness to:

(a) Minimize tire slip on initial acceleration under all weather conditions,

(b) Maintain accuracy of distance measurements, and

(c) Minimize tire wear and noise.

E. Inertia.

(1) The contractor shall use a dynamometer system with selectable inertia weight.

(2) Except as provided in §E(3) of this regulation, the contractor shall ensure that adynamometer employing mechanical inertia simulation meets the following requirements:

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(a) A dynamometer accommodating vehicles up to 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight ra ting isequipped with mechanical inertia weights providing test inertias of 2,000 pounds through 5,500pounds in increments not greater than 500 pounds;

(b) A dynamometer accommodating vehicles up to 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating isequipped w ith mechanical inertia weights providing test inertias of 2,000 pounds through19,500 pounds in 500-pound increments;

(c) The tolerance on the base inertia weight and each flywheel is +/- 1 percent of the specifiedtest weight; and

(d) A method independent from the inertia weight selection system identifies which flywheelsare actually rotating and the actual inertia during the driving cycle.

(3) The contractor may use a dynamometer employing electrical inertia simulation, or acombination of electric an d mechanical simulation, after approval of the equipment by the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency, the Administration, and the Department.

F. Test Distance and Vehicle Speed.

(1) The contractor shall use the total number of dynamometer roll revolution s to calculate thevehicle distance traveled by measuring the actual roll distance for the composite d riving cycleand for each phase of the driving cycle with a tolerance of +/- 0.01 mile. Pulse counters may beused to calculate the distance directly if there are at least 16 pulses per revolution.

(2) The contractor shall measure the roll speed with a tolerance of +/- 0.1 mile per hour using theroll speed measurement system capable of accurately measuring a 3.3 miles per hour per secondacceleration rate over a 2-second period with a starting speed of 10 miles per hour.

G. Vehicle Restraint. The contractor shall use a vehicle restraint system which:

(1) Minimizes vertical and horizontal forces on the drive wheels such that exhaust emissionslevels are not significantly affected;

(2) Is automatically or semiautomatically deployed and stowed upon inspector initiation;

(3) Permits unobstructed vehicle ingress and egress; and

(4) Safely restrains the vehicle under all operating conditions without damaging the vehicle.

H. Vehicle Cooling. The contractor shall use a cooling system which prevents vehicleoverheating during the inspection and which:

(1) Directs air at 5,400 +/- 300 standard cubic feet per minute to the cooling system of thevehicle as measured within 12 inches of the intake of the vehicle cooling system;

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(2) Is automatically or semiautomatically positioned; and

(3) Avoids cooling the catalytic converter.

I. Full-time Four Wheel Drive Vehicles. The contractor shall use equipment for testing full-timefour wheel drive vehicles which:

(1) Accommodates vehicles of all wheel base lengths;

(2) Maintains speed synchronization between the front and rear wheel rolls to within 0.2 mile perhour;

(3) Applies the correct vehicle loading for the driving cycle; and

(4) Does not damage the four-wheel drive system during testing.

J. Augmented Braking.

(1) If augmented braking is used, the contractor shall use a system which is fully automatic andautomatically interlocked so that actuation is allowe d only while the vehicle brakes are appliedand simultaneous engine acceleration is prevented.

(2) Augmented braking may only be used from seconds 85 through 95, and after second 223 ofthe driving cycle.

11.14.08.15 Constant Volume Sampler, Analysis Sys tem, and Inspector ControlSpecifications.

A. Constant Volume Sampler.

(1) General Requirements. A constant volume sampler of the critical flow venturi type or thesubsonic venturi type shall be used to collect vehicle exhaust samples. The contractor shall use aconstant volume sampler system which conforms to the specifications of 40 CFR §86.109-90,which is incorporated by reference, and which:

(a) Prevents condensation in the dilute sample over the range of ambient conditions experiencedduring testi ng, and if heated lines are used to prevent condensation, the sample line andcomponents shall be heated to a minimum of 120(F and a maximum of 250(F, with temperaturebeing monitored during the driving cycle;

(b) Has sufficient flow capacity to maintain proper flow in the main venturi; and

(c) Uses materials which come into contact with exhaust gas which are unaffected by, and do notaffect, the exhaust sample, such as stainless steel, silicon rubber, Teflon, or Tedlar.

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(2) Sample System. The contractor shall use a sample system which:

(a) Continuously collects a correctly proportioned volume of sample for analysis;

(b) Automatically detects deterioration or malfunction of the exhaust sample collection system;and

(c) Is continuously purged when not taking samples.

(3) Mixing Tee. The contractor shall use a mixing tee for diluting the vehicle exhaust withambient air which:

(a) Is placed at the vehicle tailpipe exit as specified in 40 CFR §86.109-90(a)(2)(iv);

(b) Collects all of the exhaust from the exhaust systems of all types of affected vehicles;

(c) Does not cause static pressure variations in the tailpipe greater than +/- 5 inches of water;

(d) Employs a device to positively locate the tee with respect to distance from the tailpipe so thatth e exhaust stream remains in the center of the mixing tee flow area, even if the vehicle moveslaterally from one extreme position on the dynamometer to the other extreme position;

(e) Collects the background sample within 12 lateral feet and 12 longitudinal feet of the tee'sposition during the driving cycle, and within approximately 4 vertical feet of the ground;

(f) Collects a continuous dilute exhaust sample for integration in a manner equivalent to theprocedures for collecting bag samples as described in 40 CFR §86.109-90; and

(g) Collects all of the exhaust from each tailpipe of vehicles equipped with dual exhaust systems,and maintains equal flow from each tailpipe.

B. Analysis System.

(1) General Requirements. The contractor shall use an analysis system which:

(a) Automatically samples, integrates, and records dilute exhaust hydrocarbons, carbonmonoxide, carbon dioxide, and oxides of nitrogen upon initiation of the transient driving cycle;

(b) Automatically determines the vehicle pass/fail status;

(c) Automatically prints a pass/fail report;

(d) Meets performance requirements with respect to accuracy, precision, drift, interferences, andnoise described for test instruments in 40 CFR Part 86, Subparts B, D, and N, 1992 edition,

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which is incorporated by reference, in the full range of operating conditions experienced in theinspection station;

(e) Uses materials which come into contact with exhaust gas which are unaffected by, and do notaffect, the exhaust sample, such as stainless steel, silicon rubber, Teflon, or Tedlar;

(f) Is capable of reading a small volume sample bag, and may employ a portable pump forsampling the bag; and

(g) Has a filter element which is easily replaceable, ensures reliable sealing after a filter elementchange, and is heated if the sample line is heated.

(2) Detection Methods and Instrument Ranges.

(a) The analysis instrument ranges of this subsection are based on the use of a constant volumesampler with flow capacity of 700 standard cubic feet per minute. The contractor shall adjust theranges given in this subsection only with the approval of the U.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency, the Administration, and the Department before a constant volume sampler with flowcapacity other than 700 standard cubic feet per minute may be used.

(b) The contractor shall use a flame ionization detector with an analysis range of at least 0 ppmcarbon to 2,000 ppm carbon to determine hydrocarbon emissions.

(c) The contractor shall use a nondispersive infrared analyzer with an analysis range of at least 0ppm to 10,000 ppm (1 percent) to determine carbon monoxide emissions. If two analyzers areused, the contractor shall use one analyzer for the range of 0 ppm to 1,000 ppm, or 0 ppm to2,000 ppm, and shall use another analyzer for the range of 0 to 1 percent carbon monoxide.

(d) The contractor shall use a nondispersive infrared analyzer with an analysis range of at least 0ppm to 40,000 ppm (4 percent) to determine carbon dioxide emissions.

(e) The contractor shall use a chemil uminescent analyzer with an analysis range of at least 0ppm to 500 ppm to determine oxides of nitrogen emissions. The nitrogen oxide (NO) andnitrogen dioxide (NO2) measurements shall be summed to determine the oxides of nitrogenmeasurement.

(3) System Response.

(a) The contractor shall use an analysis system which meets the system response requirements in§B(3)(b) and (c) of this regulation.

(b) Vehicle emissions measured by the integration system and from a bag sample simultaneouslycollected over the same integration period shall agree within +/- 5 percent.

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(c) The system response time between a step change at the sample probe and a reading of 90percent of the step change shall be less than 10 seconds. An alternative response time may beused after approval by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Administration, and theDepartment.

(4) Integration.

(a) The contractor shall use an analysis system which meets the integration requirements in§B(4)(b)-(e) of this regulation.

(b) The analyzer voltage responses, constant volume sampler pressure, constant volume samplertemperature, dynamometer speed, and dynamometer power shall be sampled at a frequency ofnot less than 5 Hertz, and the analyzer voltage levels shall be averaged over 1-second intervals.

(c) Each analyzer signal and the constant volume sampler signals shall be properly time-correlated to the driving trace.

(d) The 1-second average analyzer voltage levels shall be converted to concentrations, theconcentrations corrected by subtr acting the pretest background concentrations, correctedconcentrations converted to grams for each second, and negative second-by-second valuesintegrated and recorded as zero.

(e) If multiple analyzers are used:

(i) The integration system shall simultan eously integrate each analyzer, and the officialmeasurements shall be the integrated values from the analyzer which is lowest in range, except ifthe cumulative total duration of emissions concentrations exceeding the low range scale is morethan 5 seconds, then the integrated values from the analyzer highest in range shall be the officialmeasurements; and

(ii) Background concentrations shall be read by both analyzers, and the official backgroundreading shall be the reading made by the analyzer used to determine the official measurements.

C. Inspector Controls. The contractor shall use inspector controls which are convenient tooperate from the driver's seat of the test vehicle, and which provide for the inspector to:

(1) Maneuver the vehicle on and off the dynamometer without damage to the vehicle or console;

(2) Activate and deactivate the vehicle restraint system;

(3) Activate and deactivate the vehicle cooling system;

(4) Override the cooling system, if automatically activated;

(5) Initiate the driving cycle, if not automatically initiated;

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(6) Observe and verify the test vehicle identification parameters and inertia weight and powerabsorption settings;

(7) Observe the driving trace which:

(a) Is an electronic, visual depiction of the time versus speed relationship of the driving cycle,

(b) Is of sufficient magnitude and detail so that the inspector may accurately track the drivingtrace and anticipate upcoming speed changes, and

(c) Clearly indicates gear shifts as specified in Regulation .11-1A(5)(a) of this chapter;

(8) Observe indicated horsepower and vehicle speed;

(9) Observe test time and coast-down time if not part of the video driver's aid; and

(10) Abort a test.

11.14.08.16 Evaporative Test Equipment, Gas Cap Leak Test Equipment, and On-BoardDiagnostics Interrogation Equipment Specifications.

A. Reserved.

Note: The Administration and the Department intend to promulgate specifications forevaporative purge test equipment at a later date, based upon information to be provided by theU.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

B. Reserved.

Note: The Administration and the Department intend to promulgate specifications forevaporative integrity test equipment at a later date, based upon information to be provided by theU.S. Environmen tal Protection Agency.

C. Reserved.

Note: The Administration and the Department intend to promulgate gas cap leak test equipmentspecifications at a later date, based upon information to be provided by the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency.

D. On-Board Diagnostics Interrogation Equipment. To perform the on-board diagnosticsinterrogation, the contractor shall use equipment which has been approved by the Administrationand the Department, and which is compatible with data collection and processing equipmentused under this chapter, and which meets the requirements and functions as specified in 40 CFR85.2231 (July 1, 2001 edition), which is incorporated by reference.

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11.14.08.17 Quality Assurance and Maintenance-----General Requirements.

A. The contra ctor shall develop, maintain, and modify as required by the Administration andthe Department a comprehensive quality assurance plan complying with the provisions of thischapter, and shall implement the quality assurance plan after approval of the plan by theAdministration and the Department.

B. The contractor shall include the following information in the quality assurance plan:

(1) Test assurance procedures to be conducted by the contractor for each test;

(2) Periodic quality assurance check procedures and precision check procedures to be conductedby the contractor on the test equipment;

(3) For each test assurance procedure, periodic quality assurance check, and precision checkconducted by the contractor, the:

(a) Primary standard to which each instrument, device, or material used for a check is traceable,

(b) Acceptable tolerance for each check,

(c) Corrective action to be taken for a check result outside of the acceptable tolerance, and

(d) Recheck procedure to follow corrective action;

(4) Maintenance procedures to be conducted by the contractor on the test equipment, whichfollow the equipment manufacturers' specifications at a minimum; and

(5) Record-keeping practices to be conducted by the contractor.

C. If a test assurance procedure is failed, the contractor shall record the event and void the test.

D. If a periodic quality assurance check or precision check is failed, the contractor shall recordthe event, automatically prevent official testing, and take immediate corrective action.

E. Maintenance Log.

(1) The contractor shall keep a maintenance log for each test system, in a form which has beenapproved by the Administration and the Department, and shall record each maintenance event inthe log.

(2) Failure of the contractor to pr operly maintain equipment or to properly keep a maintenancelog may be cause for the Administration or the Department to suspend official testing until thecontractor takes corrective action which has been approved by the Administration or theDepartment.

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(3) The contractor shall keep each maintenance log for the duration of the vehicle emissionsinspection program unless otherwise directed by the Department.

F. Blind Sample Program Participation. The contractor shall participate in a nationallyrecognized blind gas sample program which has been approved by the Department, and shall:

(1) Analyze four samples each year;

(2) Analyze a sample once each year in each test lane; and

(3) Ensure that the blind sample vendor makes the results directly available to the Department.

G. The contractor shall allow access to inspection equipment, personnel, and records forAdministration or Department personnel to perform quality assurance audits. Failure of a qualityassurance audit may be cause for the Administration or the Department to suspend officialtesting until the contractor takes corrective action which has been approved by theAdministration or the Department.

11.14.08.18 Test Assurance Procedures.

A. Speed Excursions From the Driving Cycle.

(1) Exceptions. A speed excursion from the driving cycle which is outside the limits specified in§A(2) of this regulation is acceptable if the excursion:

(a) Is not more than 2 seconds in duration;

(b) Is below the required speed during an acceleration, if the vehicle is operated at maximumavailable power until the vehicle speed is within the specified limits; or

(c) Does not exceed 4 miles per hour, and occurs during one of the following decelerations:

(i) Between seconds 85 to 95, inclusive, or

(ii) Between seconds 225 through 239, inclusive.

(2) Except as provided in §A(1) of this regulation, the contractor shall automatically void a test ifan excursion from the driving cycle exceeds:

(a) An upper limit of 2 miles per hour higher than the highest point on the driving trace at thegiven time, within 1 second of the given time; or

(b) A lower limit of 2 miles per hour lower than the lowest point on the driving trace at the giventime, within 1 second of the given time.

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B. Speed Variations from the Driving Cy cle. After approval by the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency, the Administration, and the Department, the contractor shall employ amethod to ensure that excessive speed variations are avoided, including criteria for automaticallyvoiding a test in which an excessive speed variation occurs.

C. Distance Criteria.

(1) The contractor shall measure the actual distance traveled by the vehicle for the test and theequivalent vehicle speed.

(2) The contractor shall void a test if the difference between the measured distance traveled andthe theoretical distance traveled exceeds +/- 0.05 mile.

D. Dynamometer Controller Check.

(1) For each test vehicle, the contractor shall compare the measured horsepower integrated overseconds 55 to 81 of the driving cycle and divided by 26 seconds, and the measured horse powerintegrated over seconds 189 to 201 of the driving cycle and divided by 12 seconds, to thetheoretical horsepower calculated based on the observed speed over the same portion of the test.

(2) The contractor shall void a test if the difference between theoretical horsepower andmeasured horsepower exceeds one of the following limits:

(a) +/- 0.5 horsepower for vehicles of 8,500 pounds or less gross vehicle weight rating; or

(b) +/- 2 horsepower for vehicles of greater than 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight rating.

(3) Alternate dynamometer controller checks may be used after approval by the Administrationand the Department.

E. Inertia Weight Selection.

(1) The contractor shall verify operation of t he inertia weight selected for each test vehicle a sspecified in Regulation .14E(2)(d) of this chapter. If a system using electrical inertia simulationis used, the contractor shall employ an algorithm to identify the actual inertia force appliedduring the driving cycle.

(2) The contractor shall void a test if the difference between the observed inertia and the requiredinertia exceeds +/- 1 percent.

F. Constant Volume Sampler Operation.

(1) The contractor shall verify constant volume sampler operation by one of the followingmethods:

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(a) For a subsonic type constant volume sampler, verify the constant volume sampler operationthroughout the test by monitoring the difference between upstream pressure and throat pressure;or

(b) For a critical flow type constant volume sampler, verify the constant volume sampleroperation for each test by measuring the:

(i) Absolute pressure difference across the venturi, or

(ii) The blower vacuum behind the venturi for minimum levels needed to maintain choke flowfor the venturi design.

(2) The contractor shall establish and use limits, with approval by the Administration and theDepartment, to satisfy the requirements of § F(1) of this regulation. The contractor shall void atest if the monitored pressure difference is outside the limits.

G. Fuel Economy.

(1) The contractor shall determine fuel economy limits for each test inertia selection by:

(a) Using the lowest horsepower setting typically selected for the inertia weight to determine anupper test vehicle fuel economy limit;

(b) Using the highest horsepower setting typically selected for the inertia weight to determine alower test vehicle fuel economy limit; and

(c) When the range between the lowest and highest horsepower setting is greater than 5horsepower, determining two sets of fuel economy limits as specified in § G(1)(a) and (b) of thisregulation.

(2) For each test, the contractor shall calculate the fuel economy of the test vehicle and compareto the upper and lower limits determined in § G(1) of this regulation for the test inertia andhorsepower sele cted. The contractor shall void a test if the measured fuel economy is greaterthan 1.5 times the upper limit.

11.14.08.19 Dynamometer Periodic Quality Assurance Checks.

A. Coast-Down Check.

(1) The contractor shall conduct a coast-down check once per week by a procedure equivalent tothat described in 40 CFR §86.118-78, which is incorporated by reference, and shall:

(a) If a vehicle is used to motor the dynamometer to the initial coast-down speed, l ift the vehicleoff the dynamometer before the start of the coast-down procedure, and conduct the procedurewithout a vehicle on the dynamometer;

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(b) Check the base dynamometer inertia and the base inertia plus each prime inertia weightflywheel;

(c) Use at least two horsepower settings for each inertia weight, within the normal range ofinertia weight;

(d) Check coast-down between the speeds of 55 to 45 miles per hour and between the speeds of22 to 18 miles per hour;

(e) Use a clock which is routinely verified to be accurate to the nearest 0.01 second whensumming 1,000 seconds;

(f) Provide for automatic computation of the coast-down check results;

(g) Automatically record the coast-down check results on electronic media with a date and timestamp.

(2) The contractor shall take corrective action if the difference between the measured coast-downtime and the theoretical coast-down time exceeds one of the following values:

(a) For tests using inertia weights of less than 8,500 pounds:

(i) +/- 1 second for the 55 to 45 miles per hour coast-down check, or

(ii) +/- 7 percent on the 22 to 18 miles per hour coast-down check;

(b) +/- 10 percent for tests using inertia weights of 8,500 pounds or more.

B. Roll-Speed Check.

(1) The contractor shall check r oll speed and roll counts once each day by a mean s external tothe dynamometer rolls, such as by photo tachometer, and shall take corrective action for adeviation exceeding +/- 0.2 mile per hour.

(2) As an alternative to the roll-speed check, the contra ctor may use a redundant roll-speedtransducer independent of the primary transducer. The contractor shall check, once each month,the accuracy of redundant systems by means external to the dynamometer.

C. Full-time Four-Wheel Drive Dynamometer. For a dyn amometer accommodating full-timefour-wheel drive vehicles, in addition to the checks required in A and B of this regulation, thecontractor shall check the speed synchronization between the front and rear rolls once each day,and shall take corrective action for a deviation exceeding +/- 0.2 mile per hour.

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A. Flow Calibration Check. The contractor shall calibrate the constant volume sampler flow 6months after the constant volume sam pler is put into official use and once every 1 2 monthsafter that, and following each repair, and shall:

(1) Calibrate the flow of a critical flow venturi at six flow rates, including the nominal, ratedflow rate and a rate below the rated flow rate;

(2) Calibrate the flow rate of a subsonic venturi at six flow rates, including the nominal, ratedflow rate, a rate below the rated flow rate, and a rate above the rated flow rate; and

(3) Use flow calibration points which cover the range of variation in flow experienced in testing.

B. System Check. The contractor shall check the constant volume sampler flow calibration at thenominal design flow once per day by a procedure that identifies deviations in flow from the truevalue and equivalent to the procedure in 40 CFR § 86.119-90(c), and shall take corrective actionif a deviation in flow exceeds +/- 4 percent.

C. Flow Passages Check.

(1) The contractor shall check flow passages to ensure proper sample flow.

(2) Once per month the contractor shall check the sample probe and clean it, if necessary.

(3) Once per year the contractor shall check critical flow venturi passages and clean them, ifnecessary.

D. Probe Flow Check. Once per day the contractor shall check the indicator identifying thepresence of proportional probe flow.

E. Leak Check. The contractor shall check the vacuum portion of the sample system for leaksonce per day, and after an action which violates the system's integrity.

11.14.08.21 Analysis System Periodic Quality Assurance Checks.

A. Calibration Curve Limit Check. The contractor shall use a software algorithm to perform azero and span adjustment and subsequent calibration curve adjustment, and shall take correctiveaction if:

(1) The adjustment of an up-scale span point exceeds a tolerance of +/- 0.4 percent of point; or

(2) A cumulative software up-scale, zero, or span adjustment differs by more than +/- 10 percentfrom the most recent calibration curve.

B. Daily Calibration Check. The contractor shall check the calibration curve for each analyzereach day before official testing by the following procedure:

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(1) Introduce a zero gas and adjust the analyzer, if necessary, to correctly read zero;

(2) Introduce an up-scale span gas and adjust the analyzer, if necessary, within the tolerance of§A(2) of this regulation; and

(3) Introduce a mid-scale span gas and ensure that the analyzer reads the gas to within 2.5percent of point.

C. Spanning Frequency.

(1) Except as specified in §C(2) of this regulation, the contractor shall check, and adjust asnecessary, the zero and upscale span points as specified in §B(1) and (2) of this regulation eachday at 2-hour intervals following the daily calibration check of §B of this regulation. Beginningwith the first check after the daily calibration check, the contractor shall cease official testingand take corrective action if the:

(a) Up-scale span point differs by more than +/- 2 percent from the previous check; or

(b) Zero point differs from the previous check by more than 2 ppmC hydrocarbons, 1 ppmoxides of nitrogen, 10 ppm carbon monoxide, or 40 ppm carbon dioxide.

(2) After approval by the Department, the contractor may zero the analyzer before each test as analternative to the span checks specified in §C(1) of this regulation.

D. Daily Cross-Check.

(1) The contractor shall analyze a checking sample of gas each day following the dailycalibration check of §B of this regulation.

(2) The contractor shall use a checking sample which differs from the calibration gas used forthe daily calibration check.

(3) The concentration of the checking sample of gas may be either in the lower end, the higherend, or near the middle of the range which corresponds to approximately 0.5 to 3 times thecomposite exhaust emissions standards in grams p er mile for hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide,carbon dioxide, and oxides of nitrogen for 1984 and later model year gasoline-poweredpassenger vehicles, as specified in Regulation .09 of this chapter. The contractor shall select thechecking sample concentration in a random manner such that an even distribution over the rangeis chosen over time.

(4) In an inspection station, the contractor shall use the same checking sample mixture for eachanalyzer.

(5) The contractor shall suspend official testing and take corrective action if the deviation inanalysis of the concentration of the checking sample from the historical mean and standard

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deviation for the analyzers at the inspection station and for the analyzers at all inspection stationsexceeds 3 sigma.

E. Oxides of Nitrogen Convertor Check. The contractor shall check the convertor efficiency ofthe nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide convertor once each week by a procedure equivalent to 40CFR § 86.123-78, which is incorporated by reference, except that the contractor shall use nitricoxide gas with concentration in the range of 100 ppm to 300 ppm.

F. NO/NOx Flow Balance. The contractor shall check the flow balance between the nitric oxideand oxides of nitrogen test modes once per week, and may combine the chec k with the oxides ofnitrogen convertor check of §E of this regulation.

G. Monthly Calibration Check.

(1) The contractor shall verify the analyzer calibration curve monthly, and shall:

(a) Consider the entire range of the analyzer as one curve, and if the analyzer has more than onemeasurement transducer, consider each transducer as an analyzer;

(b) Use at least 5 calibration points plus zero in the lower portion of the analyzer range,corresponding to an approximate average concentration of 2 grams per mile hydrocarbons, 30grams per mile carbon monoxide, 3 grams per mile oxides of nitrogen, and 400 grams per milecarbon dioxide;

(c) If two analyzers are used in conjunction, one for the low range and the other for the highrange, use at least 5 calibra tion points plus zero in the lower portion of the high range scale,corresponding to approximately 100 percent of the full-scale value of the low range analyzer;

(d) Use at least 5 calibration points to define the calibration curve above the 5 lower calibrationpoints;

(e) Use the calibration zero gas to set the analyzer zero;

(f) Use a curve which is a polynomial of not greater order than 4th order; and

(g) Except as provided in §G(2) of this regulation, ensure that the curve fits the data within +/- 2percent at each calibration point as specified in 40 CFR §§86.121-90, 86.122-78, 86.123-78, and86.124-78, which are incorporated by reference.

(2) For the two lowest calibration points, the allowable curve fit required by §G(1)(g) of thisregulation may be 5 percent if the points are below a value corresponding to an averageconcentration of approximately 1 gram per mile of hydrocarbons, 15 grams per mile of carbonmonoxide, 1.5 grams per mile of oxides of nitrogen, and 200 grams per mile of carbon dioxide.

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(3) The contractor shall use a confirming calibration standard which is between 40 percent and80 percent of full scale and which is not used for curve generation. The contractor shall takecorrective action if the curve cannot be verified with a tolerance of +/- 2.5 percent.

H. Bag Sample Check.

(1) The contractor shall collect vehicle exhaust in a sample bag simultaneously with thecollection of the continuous exhaust sample during an exhaust emissions test once each calendarquarter, for each of Phase 1 and Phase 2 at a minimum, and analyze the bag sample with the testequipment at the conclusion of the test.

(2) The contractor shall take corrective action if the difference between the bag samplemeasurement and the continuous sample measurement exceeds +/- 10 percent.

I. Response Time Check.

(1) The contractor shall check the response time of each analyzer, including the completesample system from the sample probe to the analyzer, once each week, during the check forcompliance with the bag sample check of § H of this regulation, and after a repair ormodification to the flow system.

(2) The contractor shall suspend official testing and take corrective action for a system responsetime which does not meet the requirements of Regulation .15B(3) of this chapter.

J. Flame Ionization Detector Check.

(1) The contractor shall check the flame ionization detector for proper peaking andcharacterization once each month and after each maintenance event, using the analyzermanufacturer's recommended pr ocedures.

(2) The contractor shall check the me thane response of the flame ionization detector once eachmonth with a concentration of approximately 50 ppm methane. The contractor shall takecorrective action if the methane response is outside the range of 1.0 through 1.3, calculated bythe following equation: Ratio of methane response = Flame ionization detector response (ppmC)Cylinder methane (ppmC)

K. Integrator Check.

(1) The contractor shall check the integrator once every 3 months by simultaneous ly sampling,by the normal integration method and by the bag method, the emissions from a vehicle withexhaust emissions test values between 60 percent and 400 percent of the exhaust emissionsstandards for a model year 1984 gasoline-powered passenger vehicle, as established inRegulation .09 of this chapter.

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(2) The contractor shall store the data from each of the normal integration and bag methods in ahistorical data base for determining normal and deviant performance for each test lane, for eachinspe ction station, and for all inspection stations combined.

(3) The contractor shall take corrective action if a deviation between the integrator and bagreadings exceeds +/- 10 percent.

L. Interference.

(1) The contractor shall check the carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and oxides of nitrogenanalyzers f or water interference before implementation, and once each year under theenvironmental conditions experienced on a high ambient temperature summer day.

(2) For analyzers used with a constant volume sampler of flow rate 700 standard cubic feet perminute or greater:

(a) For the carbon monoxide analyzer:

(i) A gas mixture of 4 percent CO2 in N2 bubbled through water with a saturated-mixturetemperature of 40(C shall produce a response of not greater than 10 ppm at 40(C, and

(ii) The allowable interference level shall be adjusted to coincide with the saturated-mixturetemperature used, using a rejection ratio of 9,000 to 1;

(b) For the carbon dioxide analyzer:

(i) A calibration zero gas bubbled through water with a saturated-mixture temperature of 40(Cshall produce a response of not greater than 40 ppm, and

(ii) The allowable interference level shall be adjusted to coincide with the saturated-mixturetemperature used, using a rejection ratio of 2,000 to 1;

(c) For the oxides of nitrogen analyzer:

(i) A calibration zero gas bubbled through water with a saturated-mixture temperature of 40(Cshall produce a response of not greater than 1 ppm, and

(ii) The allowable interference level shall be adjusted to coincide with the saturated-mixturetemperature used, using a rejection ratio of 90,000 to 1.

(3) For an analyzer used with a constant volume sampler of flow rate less than 700 standardcubic feet per minute, the contractor shall adjust the allowable int erference responsesproportionately downward after approval from the Administration and the Department.

11.14.08.22 Evaporative Test Equipment, Gas Cap Leak Test Equipment, and On-Board

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Diagnostics Interrogation Equipment Periodic Quality Assurance Checks.

A. Reserved.

Note: The Administration and the Department intend to promulgate requirements forevaporative purge test equipment periodic quality assurance checks at a later date, based uponinformation to be provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

B. Reserved.

Note: The Administration and the Department intend to promulgate requirements forevaporative integrity test equipment periodic quality assurance checks, based upon informationto be provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

C. Reserved.

Note: The Administration and the Department intend to promulgate requirements for gas capleak test equipment periodic quality assurance checks at a later date, based upon information tobe provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

D. On-Board Diagnostics Interrogation Equipment. For the on-board diagnostics interrogationequipment, the contractor shall follow the quality assurance procedures specified by theequipment manufacturer, the Administration, and the Department.

11.14.08.23 Overall System Performance Quality Assurance.

A. Emissions Levels.

(1) On a monthly basis, the contractor shall monitor and record the average, median, 10thpercentile, and 90th percentile values of the composite emissions of hydrocarbons, carbonmonoxide, carbon dioxide, and oxides of nitrogen measured for each test lane, for eachinspection station, and for all inspection stations combined.

(2) If a difference in the monthly average of a test lane from the inspection station average or from the combined inspection station average , or of an inspection station from the combinedinspection station average, is greater than +/- 10 percent, the contractor shall conduct aninvestigation to determine whether the single test lane or facility has a systematic equipment oroperating error or difference. When it can be determined that the averages of an inspectionstation are offset from the averages of other inspection stations based on the mix of the vehiclestested, the offset shall be included in the calculation of the difference. If systematic equipmentor operating error or difference is found, the contractor shall suspend official testing, initiateimmediate corrective action, and resume testing when the situation is corrected.

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(3) The contract or shall adjust the monitoring period, if necessary, after approval by theAdministration and the Department, to ensure that a reasonably random sample of vehicles istested in each test lane.

B. Pass/Fail Statistics.

(1) On a monthly basis, the contract or shall monitor and record the average number of passingvehicles and the average number of failing vehicles for each test lane, each inspection station,and all inspection stations combined.

(2) If a difference in the monthly average of a test lane from the inspection station average orfrom the combined inspection station average, or of an inspection station from the combinedinspection station average, is greater than +/- 15 percent, the contractor shall conduct aninvestigation to determine whether th e single test lane or facility has a systematic equipment oroperating error or difference. When it can be determined that the averages of an inspectionstation are offset from the averages of other inspection stations based on the mix of the vehiclestest ed, the offset shall be included in the calculation of the difference. If a systematic equipmentor operating error or difference is found, the contractor shall suspend official testing, initiateimmediate corrective action, and resume testing when the situation is corrected.

(3) The contractor shall adjust the monitoring period, if necessary, after approval by theAdministration and the Department, to ensure that a reasonably random sample of vehicles istested in each test lane.

11.14.08.24 Control Charts.


(1) The contractor shall use control charts and statistical process control theory to determine,forecast, and maintain performance of the inspection network.

(2) The contractor shall maintain control charts for each test la ne, each inspection station, andall inspection stations combined, and shall track key system parameters, as determined by theAdministration and the Department. When a key system parameter approaches control chartlimits, the contractor shall closely moni tor the system and initiate corrective action to preventthe system from exceeding control chart limits. If a key system parameter exceeds control chartlimits, the contractor shall suspend official testing, initiate immediate corrective action, andresume testing when the situation is corrected.

(3) The contractor shall maintain control charts for each inspector. The contractor shall monitorperformance near control chart limits and take corrective action as needed, which may includeretraining or dismissal.

(4) The contractor shall make control charts available on-line to the Administration and theDepartment, and provide hard copies within 24 hours upon request.

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B. Control Charts for a Test Lane. In the test lane control charts, the contractor shall in cludeparameters that permit the cause for abnormal performance of a test lane to be pinpointed to asystem or component, including at a minimum the following information:

(1) The number of voided tests, including test type and reason;

(2) The difference between theoretical and measured coast-down times for the dynamometer;

(3) The difference between theoretical and measured constant volume sampler flow;

(4) For the analysis system:

(a) Except for the first check of the day, the up-scale span change from the last up-scale span, orthe software correction to the calibration curve as a result of an up-scale span change,

(b) The difference between the analyzer response to the daily cross-check and the test gasconcentration,

(c) The difference between the integrated measurements and the bag measurements,

(d) The system response time,

(e) The flame ionization detector methane response ratio, and

(f) The ambient background concentrations;

(5) The emissions levels as required in Regulation .23A of this chapter;

(6) The pass/fail statistics as required in Regulation .23B of this chapter; and

(7) The difference between theoretical or measured values for other parameters measured duringquality assurance procedures.

C. Control Charts for an Inspection Sta tion. In the inspection station control charts, thecontractor shall include the station averages of the control charts for each test lane at theinspection station.

D. Combined Control Charts for All Inspection Stations. In the combined control charts fo r allinspection stations, the contractor shall include averages of the control charts for each inspectionstation.

E. Control Charts for Individual Inspectors.

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(1) In the control charts for individual inspectors, the contractor shall include parameters thatwill allow the cause for abnormal performance to be evaluated, including the following at aminimum:

(a) The number of voided tests, overall and by test type and reason;

(b) The number of aborted tests, overall and by test type and reason;

(c) Data capture errors; and

(d) Record-keeping errors, including accountability for certificates.

(2) The contractor shall use the combined control charts for inspectors at each inspection stationand at all inspection stations combined as references for compar ison to control charts forindividual inspectors.

11.14.08.25 Gas Specifications.

A. Flame Ionization Detector.

(1) The contractor shall use propane for the flame ionization detector gas. A multicomponent gasmay be used after approval by the Administration and the Department.

(2) The contractor shall use fuel for the flame ionization detector which is 40 percent +/- 2percent hydrogen, and the balance helium.

(3) The contractor shall use zero grade air as the oxidizer for the flame ionization detector, whichis artificial air containing 18 to 21 mol percent oxygen and the balance nitrogen.

B. Calibration Gas. To generate and check a calibration curve, the contractor shall use a gastraceable to a standard reference material or certified reference mate rial, to within 1 percent ofthe standard by gas comparison methods.

C. Calibration Zero Gas.

(1) The contractor shall ensure that impurities in calibration zero gas do not exceed:

(a) 0.1 ppm carbon;

(b) 0.5 ppm carbon monoxide;

(c) 1 ppm carbon dioxide; and

(d) 0.1 ppm oxides of nitrogen.

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(2) The contractor shall use calibration zero grade air for the calibration zero gas for the flameionization detector.

(3) For the calibration zero gases for the carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and oxides ofnitrogen analyzers, the contractor shall use calibration zero grade nitrogen or calibration zerograde air.

D. Span Gas.

(1) For an up-scale span adjustment, cross-check, or mid-scale span check, the contractor shalluse a gas which is traceable to a stan dard reference material or certified reference material, towithin 2 percent of the standard by gas comparison methods.

(2) The contractor shall use zero span gas for the working zero gas. Working zero grade air orcalibration zero grade air shall be used for the flame ionization detector zero span gas. Workingzero grade nitrogen or air shall be used for the carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and oxides ofnitrogen analyzers zero span gases. Calibration zero grade nitrogen or air may also be used.

(3) The contractor shall use an up-scale span gas with a concentration corresponding toapproximately 80 percent of full scale.

(4) The contractor shall use a mid-scale span gas with a concentration corresponding toapproximately 15 percent of full scale.

(5) The contractor shall verify a span g as concentration before the gas is placed into service andimmediately after a monthly calibration curve check. If the reading on the span gas exceeds thetolerance given in § D(1) of this regulation, the contractor shall remove the system or gas fromservice until corrective action is taken.

E. Working Zero Gas. The contractor shall ensure that impurities in working zero grade gas donot exceed:

(1) 1 ppm carbon;

(2) 2 ppm carbon monoxide;

(3) 400 ppm carbon dioxide; and

(4) 0.3 ppm oxides of nitrogen.

11.14.08.26 Vehicle Emissions Inspection Station.


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(1) The contractor shall operate each vehicle emissions inspection station with contractorpersonnel, with overall supervision by the Administration and the Department.

(2 ) The contractor shall make available to the Administration or the Department, as required,vehicle emissions inspection station equipment and personnel to perform quality assurancechecks, program evaluation functions, and referee inspections.

(3) The contractor shall collect, maintain, and make available to the Administration and theDepartment, as required, inspection data and inspection station operation data in compliancewith the provisions of this chapter.

(4) The contractor, or a person employed by the contractor for inspection station operation, maynot:

(a) Engage in, or have an interest in, the operation of automotive repair facilities located withinthe State;

(b) Perform emissions-related repairs for compensation;

(c) Recommend specific repairs or repair facilities to owners or operators of vehicles beinginspected; or

(d) Promote the sale of vehicle diagnostic or repair equipment through the vehicle emissionsinspection program.

B. Test Lanes. (1) The cont ractor shall ensure that each test lane accommodates all affectedvehicles up to and including 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating, other than full-timefour-wheel-drive vehicles.

(2) The contractor shall ensure that a minimum of one test lane at ea ch inspection stationaccommodates all affected vehicles up to and including 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weightrating, other than full-time four-wheel-drive vehicles.

(3) The contractor shall ensure that a minimum of one test lane at each inspection stationaccommodates all affected vehicles with full-time four-wheel drive.

C. Inspectors.

(1) The contractor shall provide training which meets the provisions of this chapter to eachinspector before the inspector may perform inspections.

(2) The contractor shall provide periodic in-service inspector training over a period establishedby the Administration and the Department.

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(3) The performance of an inspector may be periodically reviewed by the Administration or theDepartment, either overtly or covertly . The contractor shall ensure that any failure of aninspector to adequately implement the provisions of this chapter is corrected. Correction mayinclude retraining or dismissal of the inspector.

(4) The contractor shall develop, maintain, and modify, as required by the Administration andthe Department, an inspector training program to include both classroom and hands-on training,with provisions for initial and periodic in-service training. The contractor shall use the trainingprogram after the training program has been approved by the Administration and theDepartment.

D. Record Keeping. The contractor shall maintain the following records, separately and inchronological order, for the duration of the contract, and make the records available for inspection upon the request of the Administration or the Department:

(1) Inspection records stored on computer readable media in a format established by theAdministration and the Department;

(2) Equipment maintenance records in compliance with the provisions of this chapter; and

(3) Results of periodic quality assurance checks in compliance with the provisions of thischapter, including:

(a) The test lane number, date, and start time,

(b) The concentration values of the calibration gases used to perform gas characterization, and

(c) Corrective action taken.

E. Fees.

(1) The contractor shall collect the fee established in COMAR 11.11.05 from the vehicle ownerfor an initial inspection or a second or subsequent reinspection.

(2) The contractor shall coll ect the late fee established in C OMAR 11.11.05 from a vehicleowner for an initial inspection which is performed after the date of scheduled inspection, or for areinspection which is performed after the period of permitted operation.

(3) The contractor shall collect the fee established in COMAR 11.11.05 from the vehicle ownerfor an inspection performed but not required under this chapter.

(4) The contractor shall accept payment of inspection, reinspection, and late fees in cash orpersonal check, or with a major credit card which has been approved for use by theAdministration.

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(5) If a certificate is lost or damaged, a vehicle owner may obtain certification from theAdministration as to whether the vehicle is in compliance with emissions inspection requirements. The vehicle owner shall pay the fee established in COMAR 11.11.05.

11.14.08.27 Technician's Vehicle Report.

A. The contractor shall issue a report containing information on test results of a vehicle whichhas failed an emissions inspection to an individual seeking to have repairs performed on thevehicle.

B. The contractor shall make the report available electronically to repair facilities, and shallprovide read-only, convenient, and standardized access.

C. The contractor shall include the following information in the report:

(1) The information specified in Regulation .06A(3) of this chapter;

(2) For a transient exhaust emissions failure, second-by-second emission levels in grams persecond for each pollutant, and the corresponding averag e values for passing vehicles of thesame model year, manufacturer, and engine family; and

(3) For an on-board diagnostics interrogation failure, fault codes stored in the vehicle's on-boarddiagnostics system related to the emissions control equipment and to the power train.

11.14.08.28 Feedback Reports.

A. The contractor shall make information electronically available to the Administration and theDepartment about vehicles which have received emissions-related repairs and which have beensubmitted for reinspection. The contractor shall provide, at a minimum, the information specifiedin B and C of this regulation, in a format approved by the Administration and the Department.

B. The contractor shall provide a monthly feedback report, in a format approv ed by theAdministration and the Department, to vehicle repair facilities which have performed emissions-related repairs on vehicles submitted for reinspection. The report shall include, for the reportingperiod, the following statistics about vehicles submitted for reinspection:

(1) The total number;

(2) The number failing the first reinspection;

(3) The number receiving waivers after the first reinspection;

(4) The reinspection failure rate;

(5) The reinspection waiver rate; and

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(6) The multiple reinspection rate.

C. The contractor shall provide information on emissions reductions and energy savings to theDepartment about vehicles which have received emissions-related repairs and which have beensubmitted for reinspection. The contractor shall provide, at a minimum, the followinginformation on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis, in a format approved by the Department:

(1) Quantity, in tons or pounds, of hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, and oxides of nitrogenemissions reductions, for:

(a) All emissions-related repairs,

(b) Repairs to passing vehicles,

(c) Repairs to waived vehicles, and

(d) Repairs to failed vehicles;

(2) Fuel economy savings for each initial inspection failure type for the categories of repairsspecified in §C(1) of this regulation.

11.14.08.29 Certified Emissions Technician.

A. Basic Certified Emissions Technician.

(1) To qualify for certification, an individual shall:

(a) Possess current, valid certification as a certified emissions technician under this chapter onDecember 31, 1994; or

(b) Meet all of the following requirements:

(i) Demonstrate 2 years of full-time employment experience as an automotive technicianperforming emissions-related repairs on on-road vehicles not powered by diesel fuel orelectricity, exce pt that an individual with 2 full years of full-time education related to the repairof on-road vehicles not powered by diesel fuel or electricity need only demonstrate 1 year of therequired employment,

(ii) Possess current, valid ASE certification in Electrical Systems (A-6), and

(iii) Possess current, valid ASE certification in Engine Performance (A-8).

(2) An individual qualifying for certification as specified in §A(1) of this regulation may submitan application to the Department. Upon approval of the application, the Department shallprovide documentation of certification. Certification is valid through March 31, 1997.

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B. Master Certified Emissions Technician.

(1) To qualify for certification, an individual shall:

(a) Successfully complete an orientation course approved by the Department;

(b) Demonstrate 5 years of full-time employment experience as an automotive technicianperforming emissions-related repairs on on-road vehicles not powered by diesel fuel orelectricity, except that an individual with 2 full years of full-time education related to the repairof on-road vehicles not powered by diesel fuel or electricity need only demonstrate 4 years of therequired employment; and

(c) Possess all of the following current, valid ASE certifications:

(i) Electrical Systems (A-6),

(ii) Engine Performance (A-8), and

(iii) Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (L-1).

(2) An individual qualifying for certification as specified in §B(1) of this regulation may submitan application to the Department. Upon approval of th e application, the Department shallprovide documentation of certification. Certification is valid through the earliest of the followingdates:

(a) 3 years from the date the certification is issued;

(b) The expiration date of the individual's ASE Electrical Systems (A-6) certification;

(c) The expiration date of the individual's ASE Engine Performance (A-8) certification; or

(d) The expiration date of the individual's ASE Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (L-1)certification.

C. Certification Renewal.

(1) An individual with current, valid certification as issued under §B of this regulation mayapply for certification renewal within 60 days before certification expiration.

(2) To renew a certification, an individual shall:

(a) Submit an application to the Department; and

(b) Possess current, valid applicable ASE certifications as required in §B(1)(c) of this regulation.

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(3) Certification renewed under this section is valid through the applicable date defined in §B(2)of this regulation.

D. Suspension, Revocation, and Denial of Certification.

(1) The Department may suspend, revoke, or deny renewal of a certification if the certifiedindividual:

(a) Knowingly communicates any false, inaccurate, or misleading information to any person orin any certificate, record, or document regarding the vehicle emissions inspection program;

(b) Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a certification; or

(c) Fails an audit under this regulation.

(2) An individual whose certification has been suspended may be subject to:

(a) Additional training or testing as approved by the Department before the certification isreinstated; or

(b) Revocation of a certification for which suspension has exceeded 6 months.

(3) An individual whose certification has been revoked may reapply for certification accordingto the procedures of §A or B of this regulation, as applicable, if:

(a) At least 90 days have elapsed since the revocation; and

(b) The individual has taken corrective action approved by the Department.

E. Performance Audit. The Department shall conduct an audit of the performance of a certifiedemissions technician periodically. The audit shall include an evaluation of vehicle repair history.

11.14.08.30 Certified Emissions Repair Facility.

A. Initial Application and Certification.

(1) To qualify for certification, a person shall:

(a) Submit an application to the Department;

(b) Maintain a repair facility capable of making emissions-related adjustments and repairs;

(c) Possess all required equipment as listed in §D of this regulation;

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(d) Pass an audit as defined in §G of this regulation; and

(e) Employ all required personnel as listed in §E of this regulation.

(2) Certification under this section is valid for 3 years.

B. Certification Renewal.

(1) At least 60 days before expiration of certification, a person may apply for certificationrenewal. Upon approval of the completed application, the Department may extend thecertification for an additional 3-year period.

(2) A certification which expires before receipt of the application by the Department may not berenewed. If a certification expires, a person may reapply according to the procedures of §A ofthis regulation.

C. Suspension, Revocation, and Denial of Renewal of Certification.

(1) The Department may suspend, revoke, or deny renewal of a certification under any of thefollowing conditions:

(a) False, inaccurate, or misleading information is knowingly communicated to any person or inany certificate, record, or document regarding the vehicle emissions inspection program;

(b) Certification is obtained, or attempted to be obtained, fraudulently or deceptively;

(c) An audit under §G of this regulation is failed; or

(d) Evidence is exhibited that vehicles repaired by the facility under this chapter have repeatedlyfailed reinspections.

(2) The Department may reinstate a suspended certification upon the resumption of complianceby the facility with the requirements of this chapter.

(3) Upon revocation of certif ication a person shall, within 10 business days, return to theDepartment all materials which were issued as a result of the certification, including any signsand documents, and remove any other materials which may lead the public to believe that thefacility continues to be certified.

(4) A person whose certification has been revoked may reapply for certification according to theprocedures of §A of this regulation if:


(b) Corrective action approved by the Department has been taken.

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D. Equipment and Tool Requirements.

(1) A certified emissions repair facility shall maintain and update as required all of the followingequipment and tools:

(a) Emissions diagnostic and repair information for af fected model yea r vehicles, the mostcurrent of which applies to vehicles of model years not more than 2 years older than the currentcalendar year, and the information may be stored on magnetic media if a device to read themedia is maintained at the facility;

(b) Scanner capability to interrogate on-board diagnostics systems of vehicles, the most currentof which applies to vehicles of model years not more than 2 years older than the current calendaryear;

(c) A voltmeter with AC and DC capability;

(d) A DC ammeter;

(e) An ohmmeter;

(f) An engine performance analyzer with a lab scope or an oscilloscope;

(g) A pyrometer;

(h) A fuel or hydraulic pressure gauge;

(i) A vacuum gauge;

(j) A vacuum pump;

(k) A compression tester or cylinder leak down tester;

(l) A timing light with advance capability;

(m) An exhaust emissions analyzer which conforms, at a minimum, to the "California Bureau ofAutomotive Repair Exhaust Gas Analyzer Specifications, 1979", also known as the BAR-80specifications, which is incorporated by reference;

(n) A tachometer;

(o) A dwell meter or duty cycle meter; and

(p) Capability to access information via facsimile during operating hours.

(2) After December 31, 1997, in addition to the requirements of §D(1) of this regulation, a

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certified em issions repair facility shall, with the approval of the Department, maintain andupdate as required the following equipment and tools to test the function and integrity of thevehicle evaporative system:

(a) Gas pressure measuring equipment; and

(b) Gas flow measuring equipment.

E. Personnel Requirements.

(1) A certified emissions repair facility shall ensure that only a certified emissions techniciandiagnoses emissions-related faults, and supervises or performs emissions-related repai rs andadjustments to bring vehicles into compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

(2) A certified emissions repair facility shall employ at least one full-time certified emissionstechnician at each certified emissions repair facility location and ensure that a certified emissionstechnician:

(a) Is routinely scheduled to work during the advertised operating hours of the facility; and

(b) Fills out completely the vehicle repair form and certifies by signature on the vehicle repairform that the repairs have been performed or supervised by a certified emissions technician.

F. Equipment Quality Assurance. For all equipment required under this regulation, a certifiedemissions repair facility shall follow, at a minimum, the manufacturer's specificat ions formaintenance and calibration, and the procedures established by the Department.

G. Audits.

(1) A certified emissions repair facility shall allow access to Department personnel to conductaudits of the facility. Audits will be conducted at random and with no prior notification.

(2) An audit shall include:

(a) A review of vehicle repair history; and

(b) Checks of record-keeping, equipment, calibration gas, and compliance with personnelrequirements.

(3) Audit failure is cause for suspension, revocation, or denial of renewal of facility certification.

(4) Uncooperative or abusive behavior by an employee, representative, or individual at acertified emissions repair facility is cause for audit failure.

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(5) A certified emissions repair facility may not use any piece of equipment which fails an audituntil a subsequent audit is passed.

(6) A certified emissions technician shall be present for the audit. An audit is failed if a certifiedemissions technician who is present at the facility fails to b egin the audit within 30 minutes ofthe arrival of an auditor.

(7) The certified emissions repair facility shall allow further monitoring at the discretion of theDepartment to ensure quality control or to determine compliance with this chapter.

H. Record Keeping.

(1) A certified emissions repair facility shall maintain the following records, separately and inchronological order, for a period of 3 years, at the facility or at an alternative location approvedby the Department:

(a) Records of quality assurance procedures in compliance with the provisions of this chapter;

(b) Records of audits conducted by the Department; and

(c) Vehicle repair records.

(2) A certified emissions repair facility shall make the records available for inspection or forduplication upon request of the Department.

11.14.08.30 Certified Emissions Repair Facility.

A. Initial Application and Certification.

(1) To qualify for certification, a person shall:

(a) Submit an application to the Department;

(b) Maintain a repair facility capable of making emissions-related adjustments and repairs;

(c) Possess all required equipment as listed in §D of this regulation;

(d) Pass an audit as defined in §G of this regulation; and

(e) Employ all required personnel as listed in §E of this regulation.

(2) Certification under this section is valid for 3 years.

B. Certification Renewal.

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(1) At least 60 days before expiration of certification, a person may apply for certificationrenewal. Upon approval of the completed application, the De partment may extend thecertification for an additional 3-year period.

(2) A certification which expires before receipt of the application by the Department may not berenewed. If a certification expires, a person may reapply according to the procedures of §A ofthis regulation.

C. Suspension, Revocation, and Denial of Renewal of Certification.

(1) The Department may suspend, revoke, or deny renewal of a certification under any of thefollowing conditions:

(a) False, inaccurate, or misleading information is knowingly communicated to any person or inany certificate, record, or document regarding the vehicle emissions inspection program;

(b) Certification is obtained, or attempted to be obtained, fraudulently or deceptively;

(c) An audit under §G of this regulation is failed; or

(d) Evidence is exhibited that vehicles repaired by the facility under this chapter have repeatedlyfailed reinspections.

(2) The Department may reinstate a suspended certification upon the resumption of complianceby the facility with the requirements of this chapter.

(3) Upon revocation of certification a person shall, within 10 business days, return to theDepartment all materials which were issued as a result of the certification, including any signsand documents, and remove any other materials which may lead the public to believe that thefacility continues to be certified.

(4) A person whose certification has been revoked may reapply for certification according to theprocedures of §A of this regulation if:


(b) Corrective action approved by the Department has been taken.

D. Equipment and Tool Requirements.

(1) A certified emissions repair facility shall maintain and update as required all of the followingequipment and tools:

(a) Emissions diagnostic and repair information for affected model year vehicles, the mostcurrent of which applies to vehicles of model years not more than 2 years older than the current

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calendar year, and the information may be stored on magnetic media if a device to read themedia is maintained at the facility;

(b) Scanner capability to interrogate on-board diagnostics systems of vehicles, the most currentof which applies to vehicles of model years not more than 2 years older than the current calendaryear;

(c) A voltmeter with AC and DC capability;

(d) A DC ammeter;

(e) An ohmmeter;

(f) An engine performance analyzer with a lab scope or an oscilloscope;

(g) A pyrometer;

(h) A fuel or hydraulic pressure gauge;

(i) A vacuum gauge;

(j) A vacuum pump;

(k) A compression tester or cylinder leak down tester;

(l) A timing light with advance capability;

(m) An exhaust emissions analyzer which conforms, at a minimum, to the "California Bureau ofAutomotive Repair Exhaust Gas Analyze r Specifications, 1979", also known as the BAR-80specifications, which is incorporated by reference;

(n) A tachometer;

(o) A dwell meter or duty cycle meter; and

(p) Capability to access information via facsimile during operating hours.

(2) After December 31, 1997, in addition to the requirements of § D(1) of this regulation, acertified emissions repair facility shall, with the approval of the Department, maintain andupdate as required the following equipment and tools to test the function and integrity of thevehicle evaporative system:

(a) Gas pressure measuring equipment; and

(b) Gas flow measuring equipment.

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E. Personnel Requirements.

(1) A certified emissions repair facility shall ensure that only a certified emissions techniciandiagnoses em issions-relate d faults, and supervises or performs emissions-related repairs andadjustments to bring vehicles into compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

(2) A certified emissions repair facility shall employ at least one full-time certified em issionstechnician at each certified emissions repair facility location and ensure that a certified emissionstechnician:

(a) Is routinely scheduled to work during the advertised operating hours of the facility; and

(b) Fills out completely the vehicle repair form and certifies by signature on the vehicle repairform that the repairs have been performed or supervised by a certified emissions technician.

F. Equipment Quality Assurance. For all equipment required under this regulation, a certifiedemission s repair facility shall follow, at a minimum, the manufacturer's specifications formaintenance and calibration, and the procedures established by the Department.

G. Audits.

(1) A certified emissions repair facility shall allow access to Department personnel to conductaudits of the facility. Audits will be conducted at random and with no prior notification.

(2) An audit shall include:

(a) A review of vehicle repair history; and

(b) Checks of record-keeping, equipment, calibration gas, and compliance with personnelrequirements.

(3) Audit failure is cause for suspension, revocation, or denial of renewal of facility certification.

(4) Uncooperative or abusive behavior by an employee, representative, or individual at acertified emissions repair facility is cause for audit failure.

(5) A certified emissions repair facility may not use any piece of equipment which fails an audituntil a subsequent audit is passed.

(6) A certified emissions technician shall be present for the audit. An audit is failed if a certifiedemissions technician who is present at the facility fails to begin the audit within 30 minutes ofthe arrival of an auditor.

(7) The certified emissions repair facility shall allow further monitoring at the discretion of theDepartment to ensure quality control or to determine compliance with this chapter.

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H. Record Keeping.

(1) A certified emissions repair facility shall maintain the following records, separately and inchronological order, for a period of 3 years, at the facility or at an alternative location approvedby the Department:

(a) Records of quality assurance procedures in compliance with the provisions of this chapter;

(b) Records of audits conducted by the Department; and

(c) Vehicle repair records.

(2) A certified emissions repair facility shall make the records available for inspection or forduplication upon request of the Department.

11.14.08.31 On-Highway Emissions Test.


(1) For on-highway emissions tests, the contractor shall measure vehicle exhaust emissions ofhydrocarbons, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide. When technologically feasible, thecontractor shall also measure oxides of nitrogen emissions.

(2) The contractor shall conduct testing in each jurisdiction in the inspection area at least onceeach year, and shall test at least 0.5 percent of the affected vehicles in each jurisdiction.

(3) The contractor shall submit the schedule of the test date, time, and location to theAdministration and the Department not less than 5 days and not more than 15 days in advance ofthe test date.

B. Test Procedure. The contractor shall follow the test procedures specified by the equipmentmanufacturer, the Administration, and the Department.

C. Test Equipment. The contractor shall use remote sensing equipment which has been approvedby the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Administration, and the Department.

D. Quality Assurance and Maintenance. The contractor shall submit a quality assurance andmaintenance plan for on-highway emissions te sting equipment and procedures to theAdministration and the Department for approval. The plan shall include test assuranceprocedures, periodic quality assurance checks, and, at a minimum, the maintenance proceduresspecified by the equipment manufacturer.

E. Data Collection and Reporting.

(1) At a minimum, the contractor shall collect the following data:

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(a) Vehicle exhaust emissions measurements specified in §A(1) of this regulation;

(b) The date, time, and location of the test; and

(c) The license plate number of the test vehicle.

(2) Within 5 working days after a test, the contractor shall report the test data specified in § E(1)of this regulation to the Administration and the Department in a format approved by theAdministration and the Department.

(3) Within 15 days after the end of the calendar year, the contractor shall submit a report of allon-highway emissions tests for the calendar year to the Administration and the Department,including, by jurisdiction, the number of vehicles tested and the dates, times, and locations of thetests.

11.14.08.32 Fleet Inspection Station.

A. A fleet inspection station with a current, valid license as of December 31, 1997, may continueto be licensed as a fleet inspection station through December 31, 1998, and i s authorized to:

(1) Inspect the vehicles that are part of the fleet designated by the licensee and are required to beinspected; and

(2) If the licensee is a dealer, inspect vehicles owned by other dealers, if a written agreement isin effect on December 31, 1994.

B. A licensee described in §A of this regulation shall:

(1) Maintain a repair facility capable of making emissions-related adjustments and repairs;

(2) Possess all required equipment in compliance with the provisions of Regulation .35 of thischapter;

(3) Allow access to Department personnel to perform quality assurance checks on equipment andpersonnel;

(4) Employ at least one certified emissions technician; and

(5) Present 25 percent of the vehicles that are part of the fleet de signated by the licensee andthat are required to be inspected in 1998, or 500 vehicles, whichever is less, for inspection andany subsequent reinspections, at a vehicle emissions inspection station as scheduled by theAdministration.

11.14.08.33 Fleet Inspection Standards.

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The following exhaust emissions standards apply to a vehicle inspected by the procedures inRegulation .34 of this chapter:

A. Carbon dioxide emissions may not be less than 6 percent by volume;

B. Hydrocarbon (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions may not exceed the followingapplicable values:

(1) Gross vehicle weight less than or equal to 6,000 pounds:

VehicleModel Year

HC(ppm, as hexane)

CO(percent by volume)

1977 500 6.0

1978 430 5.5

1979 400 4.0

1980 220 1.7

1981 and later 220 1.2

(2) Gross vehicle weight greater than 6,000 pounds but less than or equal to 10,000 pounds:

VehicleModel Year

HC(ppm, as hexane)


1977 580 7.0

1978 550 6.7

1979 470 5.0

1980 350 5.0

1981 250 3.0

1982 220 2.5

1983 220 1.5

1984 and newer 220 1.2

(3) Gross vehicle weight greater than 10,000 pounds:

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VehicleModel Year

HC(ppm, as hexane)


1977 650 7.0

1978 650 7.0

1979 650 6.5

1980 500 6.0

1981 500 6.0

1982 500 6.0

1983 500 3.5

1984 440 3.0

1985 440 3.0

1986 280 2.5

1987 and newer 220 1.2

11.14.08.3 4 Fleet Inspection and Reinspection Methods.

A. Initial Inspection.

(1) General Requirements. A fleet inspection station shall:

(a) Perform an inspection using an analyzer conforming with the specifications of thisregulation; and

(b) Inspect a vehicle only when it is operating on gasoline.

(2) Inspection Procedures.

(a) A fleet inspection station shall use the procedures in §A(2)(b)-----(p) of this regulation for aninspection.

(b) Check for the existence of a mechanical condition or other circumsta nce that may causeinjury to inspection personnel, damage to the inspection station or its equipment, or affect thevalidity of the inspection. If one or more of these conditions exist, including, but not limited to,coolant, oil, or fuel leaks, reject the vehicle from inspection.

(c) Inspect the vehicle with:

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(i) The parking brake engaged and all accessories off;

(ii) A standard transmission while it is idling in neutral;

(iii) An automatic transmission while it is idling in park.

(d) If the engine stalls during the inspection, restart the engine and repeat the test.

(e) Perform an electronic calibration of the analyzer according to the manufacturerspecifications.

(f) Accelerate the vehicle engine speed to approximately 2,500 revolutions per minute for a least15 seconds, but not longer than 30 seconds, and allow the vehicle's engine speed to return to idle.

(g) Insert the analyzer probe tip at least 10 inches into the vehicle tailpipe. If the probe tip cannotbe inserted at least 10 inches, attach an extension boot to the tailpipe.

(h) Sample the vehicle exhaust until an accurate reading is obtained. If the analyzer has morethan one range, select the range so that the emissions readings are between 20 percent and 80percent of full scale, if possible.

(i) Compare the hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide readings to the appropriatestandards in Regulation .33 of this chapter.

(j) If the hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide readings are all less than theappropriate standar ds, fail the vehicle for carbon dioxide, record the carbon dioxideconcentration and inspection result, but not record the hydrocarbon or carbon monoxideconcentrations or inspection results.

(k) If the carbon dioxide reading is less than the appropriate standard, and either thehydrocarbon or carbon monoxide reading is greater than the appropriate standard, fail the vehiclefor carbon dioxide, and hydrocarbons or carbon monoxide as applicable, and record thehydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide concentrations and inspection results.

(l) If the carbon dioxide reading is greater than or equal to the appropriate standard and thevehicle has a single tailpipe or dual tailpipes being sampled simultaneously, base the pass/faildecision on the hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide readings and record the hydrocarbon, carbonmonoxide, and carbon dioxide concentrations and inspection results.

(m) If the carbon dioxide reading is greater than or equal to the appropriate standard and thevehicle has dual tail pipes being sampled independently, perform the procedure in this regulationfor the second tailpipe. If the carbon dioxide reading is greater than or equal to the appropriatestandard, base the pass/fail decision on the average of the hydrocarbon and carbon monoxidereadings from both tailpipes and record and average hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, and carbondioxide concentrations and inspection results.

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(n) If the vehicle is required to be equipped with a fuel inlet restrictor, visually check for its presence. If a required restrictor is not present, fail the vehicle for both the fuel inlet restrictor andcatalytic convertor inspections. If a restrictor is present, inspect it to determine whether it hasbeen enlarged to accept a leaded fuel pump nozzle. The inside diameter of the restrictor may notexceed 0.950 inch. If the inside diameter exceeds 0.950 inch, fail the vehicle for both the fuelinlet restrictor and catalytic converter inspections.

(o) If the vehicle is required to be equipped with a catalytic converter, visually check for itspresence. If a required catalytic converter is not present, fail the vehicle.

(p) Record the results of the inspections required by this regulation.

B. Reinspection Procedures. A fleet inspection station shall conduct a reinspection by thefollowing procedures:

(1) If a vehicle did not meet an applicable hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, or carbon dioxidestandard, perform the emissions portion of the inspection as specified in this regulation;

(2) If a vehicle did not m eet the fuel inlet restrictor standard, verify that the Administration orthe Department has determined that a replacement catalytic converter approved by the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency has been installed on the vehicle, and then perform theemissions control device portion of the inspection as specified in this regulation;

(3) If a vehicle did not meet the catalytic converter standard, perform the catalytic converterportion of the inspection as specified in this regulation and record the results.

11.14.08.35 Fleet Equipment and Quality Assurance Requirements.

A. A fleet inspection station shall own or lease an analyzer which remains at the fleet facility andis not transferred from one owner to another, and which meets the following requirements:

(1) Conforms at a minimum to "California Bureau of Automotive Repair Exhaust Gas AnalyzerSpecifications, 1979," also known as the BAR-80 specifications, which is incorporated byreference;

(2) Is capable of measuring hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide emissions;

(3) Is equipped with the analyzer manufacturer's flexible probe or a substitute probe approved bythe Department; and

(4) Is equipped with a bottle of calibration gas which meets the specifications of this regulation.

B. A fl eet inspection station shall comply with the following analyzer quality assurancerequirements, and shall record the results of each quality assurance check in the quality

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assurance log book issued by the Department or in an acceptable alternative approved by theDepartment:

(1) Perform an electronic calibration once per test, according to the analyzer manufacturer'sspecifications;

(2) Perform a sample line integrity check daily by the following procedures:

(a) Cap or plug the sample probe tip while the sampling pump is operating, and if a low-flowcondition is not indicated on the analyzer, the sample line integrity check fails,

(b) Record the results of the sample line integrity check;

(3) Perform a span gas calibration weekly by the following procedures:

(a) Perform an electronic calibration,

(b) If the analyzer is capable of performing a gas check/proof calibration, perform the gascheck/proof calibration and record the results,

(c) Place the analyzer in the gas calibration mode,

(d) Introduce calibration gas into the analyzer,

(e) If the analyzer is not capable of performing a gas check/proof calibration, record the analyzerreadings, and

(f) Adjust the analyzer in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications until the gascalibration is passed.

C. If an analyzer fails any quality assurance checks required under this regulation, the fleetinspection station may not u se the analyzer under this chapter until all quality assurance checksrequired under this regulation are subsequently passed.

D. A fleet inspection station shall acquire and maintain any additional equipment specified bythe Department as necessary to adequately inspect vehicles.

11.14.08.36 Fleet Personnel Requirements.

A fleet inspection station shall ensure that a certif ied emissions technician performs allinspection, adjustments, and repairs required to bring vehicles into compliance with theprovisions of this chapter.

11.14.08.37 Fleet Calibration Gas Specifications and Standard Reference Materials.

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A. A fleet inspection station shall use calibration gas which is:

(1) Certified to be traceable to a standard reference material as set forth in §C of this regulation,|+/-2 percent of the analytical concentration labeled on the gas tanks; and

(2) Blended to the following concentrations with a blend tolerance of +/-5 percent:

HCConcentration

(ppm, aspropane)

COConcentration

(percent byvolume)

CO2Concentration

(percent byvolume)

N2Concentration

Span gas 2,000 8.0 11.0 Balance

Warranty gas 440 1.2 6.0 Balance

Multipoint gases 3,500 8.5 13.5 Balance

B. A fleet inspection station shall equip each bottle of calibration gas with:

(1) A typed label which includes the certification in §A of this regulation, the gas concentrationsin the units specified in § A of this regulation, and the company name of the distributor;

(2) A functional pressure gauge which reads in pounds per square inch; and

(3) A functional regulator to achieve the proper flow rate for the calibration, unless the analyzeris internally equipped with a flow regulator.

C. Standard Reference Material. A fleet inspection station shall use as standard referencematerial to meet the requirements of § A of this regulation an analyzed gas selected from thefollowing list:

SRMNumber Gas Type

NominalComponent Concentration

2639a CO in nitrogen CO 1 mol percent

2640 CO in nitrogen CO 2 mol percent



2624a CO2 in nitrogen CO2 3.0 mol percent

2626a CO2 in nitrogen CO2 4.0 mol percent

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1674b CO2 in nitrogen CO2 7.0 mol percent

1675b Carbon dioxide CO2 14.0 mol percent

2645a propane innitrogen C3H8 500 ppm

2646a propane innitrogen C3H8 1,000 ppm



11.14.08.38 Fleet Record-Keeping Requirements.

A. A fleet inspection station shall maintain the following records, separately and inchronological order, for a period of 1 year:

(1) One copy of each certificate issued to each vehicle inspected;

(2) Records of quality assurance procedures performed in compliance with the provisions of thisregulation; and

(3) Vehicle repair records.

B. The records required in §A of this regulation shall be made available for inspection upon therequest of the Department.

C. The Department may monitor the emissions inspections conducted by the fleet inspectionstation and may require reinspection of vehicles as a quality control or compliance measure.

11.14.08.39 Fleet Fees.

A. A fleet inspection station shall pay to the Administration the fee established in COMAR11.11.05 for each vehicle which passes an inspection conducted by the fleet inspection station asauthorized in Regulation .32 of this chapter.

B. The total fee shall be based upon collected inspection data, and the fleet inspection stationshall be billed quarterly.

C. The fleet inspection station shall pay the inspection fees in full to the Administration within30 days of billing.

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D. A fleet inspection station shall pay to the contractor the fee specified in Regulation .26E ofthis chapter for an inspect ion or a reinspection conducted at a vehicle emissions inspectionstation as required in Regulation .32B(5) of this chapter.

E. A fleet inspection station operated by the State or a county or local government is exemptfrom the fee in §A of this regulation.

11.14.08.40 Fleet License Suspension and Revocation.

A. The Department may suspend or revoke a license if the licensee:

(1) Fraudulently or deceptively obtains a license; or

(2) Fails at any time to meet the qualifications for a license or to fulfill any requirement,procedure, or standard established in this chapter.

B. Upon revocation of a license, a licensee shall deliver to the Department within 10 workingdays of the revocation all materials which were issued as a result of the licensing.

11.14.08.41 Audits.

A fleet inspection station shall allow access to Department personnel to conduct audits of thefacility, equipment, and personnel. Audits shall be conducted at random and with no priornotification.

11.14.08.42 Fleet Inspection After 1998.

Requirements for inspections conducted after December 31, 1998, shall be established by theDepartment with the approval of the U.S. Environmental Pr otection Agency in order to maintaincompliance with national performance standards for t he Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program.

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